Caramelized Onion, Gruyere and Fig Crosini
This caramelized onion, gruyere and fig crostini combines two fall staples - fresh figs and French onion soup - into an appetizer that perfectly balances sweet and savory.
Ingredients
- 1 demi baguette, or other fresh bread
- 2 large onions
- 12 oz gruyere cheese, shredded
- 8-10 figs, sliced 1/4 inch thick
- honey for drizzling
- olive oil
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425.
- Heat a small pot or saute pan over low heat with a good drizzle of olive oil. Slice the onion in half and peel, then slice into thin half-rings. Saute the onion low and slow, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cooking until deeply caramelized, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes. If the onions begin to get too dark in certain places, add a bit of water to the pan.
- Slice the demi baquette the long ways down the middle to open it up. Spread each half with caramelized onions, shredded gruyere cheese, and top with fig slices. Drizzle the fig slices with a bit of honey.
- Bake until cheese is melty and browned and figs are slightly caramelized, 10-15 minutes. Allow to cool slightly, then slice into 2-3 inch pieces and serve.