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Fall Bruschetta with Butternut Squash

Savory Fall Bruschetta with Butternut Squash Delight

Delight in this Fall Bruschetta with Butternut Squash, featuring sweet apples and tangy goat cheese.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 appetizers
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Chutney
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium Red Onion finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger minced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • ½ cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • cup Light Brown Sugar packed lightly
  • ¼ cup Raisins optional
  • ¼ cup Dried Cranberries
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper adjust to taste
For the Toast
  • 1 loaf Ficelle or Baguette thinly sliced
For the Topping
  • 4 ounces Goat Cheese can substitute with ricotta
  • 1 zest Lemon optional
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice optional

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Chutney Preparation
  1. Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion until translucent, about 6 minutes.
  2. Stir in minced ginger and garlic. Cook for an additional 3 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, raisins, cranberries, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
  4. Cook the mixture for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until flavors meld.
  5. Fold in diced apples and optional lemon zest and juice. Cook for an additional 10 minutes until apples soften.
  6. Remove from heat and allow chutney to cool to room temperature.
Bruschetta Toasting
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange thin slices of bread on a baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil.
  2. Toast in the oven for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Assembly
  1. Spread goat cheese over each slice of toasted bread, then top with a spoonful of cooled apple chutney.
  2. Serve the bruschetta immediately to preserve crispiness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1appetizerCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Assemble bruschetta just before serving to keep bread crisp. Store leftover chutney in the refrigerator for up to one week.

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