Chestnut and Sharp Cheddar Crostini |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
24 chestnuts in the shell (3/4 to 1 lb.) |
1/3 cup honey |
2 teaspoons pickling spice |
20 thin slices slender baguette, brushed with butter and toasted |
5 ounces extra-sharp white cheddar cheese, thinly sliced |
20 watercress sprigs |
salt and pepper |
Directions:
1. Cut an X through shell on flat side of each chestnut with a small, sharp knife. Simmer chestnuts in water, covered, until tender and sweet (peel one to check), 18 to 20 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and leave in hot water. Take out a few at a time; let stand just until cool enough to touch. Pull off outer shell and inner brown skin with fingers or a knife.
3. Microwave honey with pickling spice until boiling; let cool.
4. Top baguette slices with cheese, watercress, and chestnuts (save extras for another use). Rewarm honey slightly; discard large, round allspice. Spoon honey with remaining spices over crostini. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve with plenty of napkins.
5. Note: Nutritional analysis is per 2 crostini.
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