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Port Balsamic Red Onion Jam and Brie Canapés

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 18 - 20

Ingredients

  • 4 medium red onions
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup honey - plust 2 tsp
  • 1/4 cup ruby port
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 french baguettes
  • 1 lb triple creme brie

Equipment & Utensils

  • large saucepan with cover
  • large baking tray

Instructions

  • Peel and slice onions very thin
  • Heat olive oil in a pan on high heat then add onions.
  • Cook until scent releases then add salt and pepper.
  • Add 1/4 cup of honey and port and stir until the ingredients begins to bubble.
  • Add thyme and stir, then cover and lower heat to low.
  • Allow ingredients to cook until flavors are combined (approx. 5 mins).
  • Raise heat to medium and add a further 2 tsp of honey and continue to cook for approx. 10 mins until liquid reduces by 1/3
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • Cut baguettes into 1 inch slices and lay them out on a baking tray.
  • Slice brie (approx. 1/4 inch) and place on top of bread.
  • Place in a preheated oven at 400 and allow brie to melt just a little.
  • Remove from oven then top with red onion jam and serve

Notes

If you have one, use a mandolin to slice the onions