Double Cranberry Crostini

Turkey and cranberries make this appetizer perfect for holiday entertaining.


Double Cranberry Crostini


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Prep Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 6 mins
Servings: about 30 appetizers
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1  recipe  Cranberry-Ginger Chutney (see recipe below)On Sale
  • 1/3  cup  dried cranberriesOn Sale
  • 2  3-ounce package  cream cheese, softenedOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  chopped pecans, toastedOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  finely chopped, peeled fresh gingerOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  lime juiceOn Sale
  • 1  16-ounce loaf  baguette-style French breadOn Sale
  • 4  ounces  thinly sliced smoked turkey or hamOn Sale

Directions
1.
Prepare Cranberry-Ginger Chutney; let cool. Preheat oven to 375 degree F. Place dried cranberries in a small bowl with enough boiling water to cover; cover and let stand 15 minutes. Drain well. In a medium mixing bowl beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in drained cranberries, pecans, ginger, and lime juice; set aside.
2.
Slice baguette diagonally into 1/2-inch slices. Place on a large baking sheet (use two sheets if necessary to fit all the slices in one layer). Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until edges just start to brown. Cool slightly. Cut smoked turkey into about 30 pieces to fit on bread slices. Spread bread with cranberry-cheese mixture. Top each with a piece of turkey. Dollop with Cranberry-Ginger Chutney.
3.
Cranberry-Ginger Chutney: In a medium saucepan combine 1-1/2 cups cranberries; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/3 cup dried apricot halves, chopped; 1/3 cup golden raisins; 2 tablespoons peeled and finely chopped fresh ginger; 2 tablespoons cranberry juice; 3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Cook, uncovered, 3 to 4 minutes more or until cranberries pop, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a medium bowl; let stand about 1 hour or until completely cool. Cover and chill up to 1 week. Makes about 30 appetizers.

Nutrition information
Calories 107, Total Fat 3 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 1 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 150 mg, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 2%, Calcium 2%, Iron 4%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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