Cheesy Cranberry Crostini

Ingredients:

• For the Cranberry Compote:

  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1/2 cup sugar or Franklin Raw Honey
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Zest and juice of 1 orange

• For the Crostini:

  • 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick slices
  • Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil for brushing
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish

Instructions:

• In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar or honey, water, and orange zest and juice.
• Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer and let cook until the cranberries burst, and the mixture thickens, about 15-20 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature. The compote will thicken more as it cools.
• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush one side of each slice with EVOO.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes or until lightly golden brown and crispy.
• Once the baguette slices have cooled slightly, spread a generous spoonful of cranberry compote on the EVOO-brushed side of each slice.
• Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese.
• Garnish with a small sprig of rosemary on each crostini for a festive touch.
• Arrange the crostinis on a serving platter and enjoy while the baguette slices are still crisp.