Tomato Jam Crostini

Ingredients

Tomato Jam

• 6 large vine-ripened tomatoes
• 1 medium onion,, thinly sliced
• 3 garlic cloves,, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Whipped Feta

• 4 ounces cream cheese,, room temperature
• 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbles
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Pre-made toasted baguette slices, or make your own by brushing fresh slices of baguette with olive oil and baking in a 400 degree oven until toasted
• thyme for garnish

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.

2. 2

   Chop tomatoes into approximately 1 to 1½ inch pieces. Spread out evenly on baking sheet along with onion, garlic, and thyme.

3. 3

   Bake for 1 hour. Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees.

4. 4

   Whisk together honey, oil, vinegar, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Drizzle over tomatoes.

5. 5

   Return pan to oven and bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Let cool. Scrape all contents of baking sheet into a bowl. Stir to combine, mashing while you stir to break down the tomatoes and form more of a cohesive mixture.

6. 6

   In a food processor, process cream cheese and feta until smooth. Add olive oil and process until mixed.

7. 7

   Spread each baguette slice with whipped feta and top with tomato jam. Garnish with thyme if desired.