Description
The most mouth-watering set of flavors and textures combine in every mouthful – crusty ciabatta, sweet-tangy caramelised onion and creamy, earthy Brie.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small loaf ciabatta
- 10 ml olive oil (for brushing ciabatta)
- 2 red onions, sliced
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
- ½ Tablespoon brown sugar
- 3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 125g of Brie cheese
- Sprigs of thyme for garnishing
Instructions
To make Balsamic Onion Marmalade:
- Heat a medium-sized pan
- Add butter and onions to pan.
- Sauté onions until they are translucent, usually about 5-6 minutes.
- Add in mustard seeds, salt and pepper.
- Stir and continue to sauté for another 10 minutes (until the onions brown and the liquid is reduced.)
- Add balsamic vinegar, thyme and sugar to onions, stir and sauté for another 2-3 minutes until vinegar has soaked into onions.
- Remove from heat.
To assemble your bites:
- Cut ciabatta into slices, brush with a little olive oil and toast in the oven, under a grill or in a toaster until a light golden brown.
- Place the balsamic onion marmalade onto the ciabatta and finish off with a slice of Brie.
- Bake in a preheated oven of 300 Farenheit (150 degrees Celsius) for 5-10 minutes until the cheese starts to melt.
- Garnish with Thyme sprigs and place on a platter or pretty wooden serving board.
Notes
The caramelised onion marmalade may be made ahead and stored in an air tight container for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Keywords: Caramelised onion, Brie, Onion Marmalade, party snacks