Mustard Fruit & Creamy Red Pepper-Cheese Crostini

Name: Mustard Fruit & Creamy Red Pepper-Cheese Crostini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Mustard Fruit; 1 each not fully ripened pears, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch dice Safeway 1 lb For $1.88 thru 02/09; 12 each dried apricots, cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips; 1/2 cup dried cherries; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 1/2 cup golden raisins; 4 each dried figs, stemmed, quartered; 3-1/2 cups dry white wine; 2-1/2 cups sugar; 1 cup GREY POUPON Classic Dijon Mustard; 1/2 cup yellow mustard seeds; 2 Tbsp. crushed red pepper; Creamy Red Pepper Cheese; PHILADELPHIA Original Cream Cheese, softened; 1 cup roasted red peppers, peeled, seeded and pureed; 1/4 cup minced fresh garlic; 1/4 cup fresh chives, finely chopped; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced; Candied Pineapple; 1 cup fresh pineapple, small dice; 1/4 cup butter; 1/4 cup sugar; Crostini; 64 slices French bread, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices, brushed with olive oil and toasted; 16 slices thinly sliced prosciutto, baked until crisp, broken into 4 pieces each; 1/2 cup tomatoes, small dice King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09; 64 each fresh tarragon sprigs

Servings: persons

Mustard Fruit
1 each not fully ripened pears, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch dice Safeway 1 lb For $1.88 thru 02/09
12 each dried apricots, cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup golden raisins
4 each dried figs, stemmed, quartered
3-1/2 cups dry white wine
2-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup GREY POUPON Classic Dijon Mustard
1/2 cup yellow mustard seeds
2 Tbsp. crushed red pepper
Creamy Red Pepper Cheese
PHILADELPHIA Original Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup roasted red peppers, peeled, seeded and pureed
1/4 cup minced fresh garlic
1/4 cup fresh chives, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
Candied Pineapple
1 cup fresh pineapple, small dice
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup sugar
Crostini
64 slices French bread, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices, brushed with olive oil and toasted
16 slices thinly sliced prosciutto, baked until crisp, broken into 4 pieces each
1/2 cup tomatoes, small dice King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
64 each fresh tarragon sprigs

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Mustard Fruit: Bring pears, dried fruit and wine to boil in saucepan on medium heat; simmer on medium-low heat 30 min.
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or until the wine is reduced by 75%, stirring occasionally.
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Remove from heat.
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Add remaining ingredients; stir until sugar is completely dissolved.
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Cool.
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Let stand at room temperature 24 hours.
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Transfer to glass container; cover tightly.
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Refrigerate up to 1 week.
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Creamy Red Pepper Cheese: Combine all ingredients.
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Candied Pineapple: Cook ingredients in saucepan on medium heat 5 min.
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or until pineapple is caramelized, stirring frequently.
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Remove from heat.
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Let stand at room temperature until ready to use.
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For each serving, 2 crostini: Spread each of 2 toast slices with 1 Tbsp.
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Creamy Red Pepper Cheese; top each with 1 Tbsp.
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Mustard Fruit and 1 tsp.
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Candied Pineapple.
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Stand a piece of proscuitto on one side of each toast slice.
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Sprinkle with a few pieces of tomato.
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Garnish each with a sprig of tarragon.

4730

kcal

Calories

495

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Mustard Fruit, 1 each not fully ripened pears, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch dice Safeway 1 lb For $1.88 thru 02/09, 12 each dried apricots, cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips, 1/2 cup dried cherries, and more.

Yes, Mustard Fruit & Creamy Red Pepper-Cheese Crostini falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!