Bacon Jam, Gruyere & Prosciutto Croccantini®

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Bacon Jam, Gruyere & Prosciutto Croccantini®

This Apple Bacon Jam, Gruyere, and Prosciutto Croccantini is the utmost satisfying snack for a chill day of relaxation or a fun day of entertainment. It is easy to put together and only takes thirty-five minutes or less.

Prep Time7

Cook Time28

Total Time35

Course: Appetizer, dressing, JAM

Cuisine: American, Italian

Servings: oz. Croccantini

Calories: 217kcal

Author: Maureen Celestine

Ingredients

12 oz bacon strips, sliced
1 small sweet onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon freshly chopped rosemary (about 4 sprigs)
Salt to taste
½ medium apple, finely chopped ( honey crisp, pink lady, or ambrosia
¼ cup lightly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 (6.oz) packs La Panzanella Roasted Garlic Mini Croccantini crackers
3 oz smoked gruyere
3 oz prosciutto

Instructions

Place a large skillet on a stove burner over medium heat. Add the chopped bacon. Stir occasionally to prevent it from burning. Cook for about 9 minutes or until it’s slightly crispy but not burnt. Using a slotted spoon, remove the bacon bits and place them over a paper towel to soak up the grease. Leave about 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease in the pan.
Set the heat to medium-low. Add the onion and cook for 3-5 minutes, occasionally stirring to prevent it from burning. Add the chopped apples and garlic. Cook for a minute, then add the pepper, rosemary, salt, brown sugar, maple syrup, and balsamic vinegar.
Cook for 12 minutes, staring occasionally.
The mixture should look like loosed jam at this point. Add the bacon bits from earlier and cook for 3 minutes. Adjust seasoning.
Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly (unless your food processor allows hot food). Add the mix into the food processor and pulse for a few minutes or until it reaches your desired consistency. You can equally leave it as it is; it’s a lovely texture.
ASSEMBLE
Place the Roasted Garlic Croccantini crackers on a serving tray in a single layer.

Gently spread half a teaspoon of the apple bacon jam over the Croccantini.
Add a slice of smoked gruyere or sharp cheddar cheese, and top with a piece of prosciutto. I sliced mine in half and folded it in a circular motion to create a little flower.

Notes

COOK'S TIPS:

1) The bacon jam should yield about one cup.

2) Feel free to substitute gruyere with cheddar cheese.

3) If you'd rather have a smooth texture of Jam, blend it in the blender or food processor.

4) Place the bacon jam in individual small bowls or ziplock bags and freeze for up to 2 months.

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