13518 Fig Jam and Goat Cheese Crostini 45 mins 45 mins About 20 servings as an hors d'oeuvre Mon Nov 24 16:11:00 -0800 2008 Wed Oct 28 16:11:51 -0700 2009 Easy American CHOW http://www.chow.com/recipes/13518 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:11:51 GMT Perfect for a holiday cocktail party Classic fall flavors come together for an elegant hors d'oeuvre. Flavors of fall—sage and figs—pair up with tangy goat cheese for an elegant appetizer that’s a perfect pairing for a glass of bubbly.

What to buy: Fig jam can be purchased at high-end grocery stores. Quince jam, a.k.a. membrillo, would also be delicious here.

Game plan: The toasts can be made up to a day ahead and stored at room temperature in an airtight container. The sage can also be prepared a day ahead, loosely wrapped in a paper towel, and stored in an airtight container.

This recipe was featured as part of our Thanksgiving for Six menu.

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  • Heat the oven to 400°F and arrange a rack in the middle. Cut the baguette on the bias into about 20 (1/2-inch-thick) slices and place on a baking sheet. Using 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, lightly brush each slice. Sprinkle with salt and bake until lightly toasted and crisp, about 8 minutes. Let cool.
  • Meanwhile, line a plate with paper towels and set aside. Heat the remaining olive oil in a small frying pan over medium-low heat. When the oil shimmers, gently place 2 to 3 sage leaves at a time into the hot oil until they darken in color and any bubbling subsides. Immediately remove the leaves with tongs or a slotted spoon and transfer to the paper-towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining sage leaves. Set aside.
  • Gently spread 1 teaspoon of the goat cheese on each crostini, top with a heaping 1/2 teaspoon of the fig jam, and garnish with a fried sage leaf.
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