CROSTINI CANAPES

Preparation Method :

• Preheat the broiler and place the bread slices on the broiler pan about 4 inches from the heat.
• Toast slowly for about 3 - 5 minutes, turning once, until crisp and golden on both sides. Leave to cool.
• The Caramelized Onions: Drop the onions, butter, and half the sugar in a saucepan with the water and bring to a boil.
• Simmer, uncovered, for about 15 - 20 minutes or until the onions are tender and the water has evaporated.
• Transfer the onions to a frying pan, sprinkle with the remaining sugar and stir over medium-high heat until the sugar melts and the onions are a light golden brown.
• The Tomato, Avocado and Bacon Topping: put the chopped bacon and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and stir for about 5 minutes until the bacon is crisp.
• Remove from the skillet, drain on paper towels, and then transfer to a bowl.
• Add the diced tomatoes, lemon juice, olive oil, basil, sugar, and salt and pepper to taste and stir.
• Cut the avocado into half, remove the pit and peel, then finely dice the flesh.
• Add to the bowl and gently stir together, make sure it doesn't turn brown; add extra lemon juice or oil, if needed.
• Cover crostini with a small slice of gorgonzola cheese, then top with a dollop of the caramelized onions.
• Top the remaining crostini with the tomato, avocado, and bacon mixture.
• Serve the crostini in a large, napkin-lined basket and offer the toppings in separate bowls.