By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 12, 2026
Serves 30
90 cal · 42 min
Crostini with Savory Tomato, Bacon & Apple Jam
Recipe GLPR7994815560402a
Golden toasted bread slices topped with a rich savory-sweet jam made from tomatoes, crispy bacon, and tart apples, finished with creamy crumbled feta and fresh chives. This elegant appetizer balances sweet and savory flavors in every bite.
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Ingredients
½ pound applewood smoked bacon
1 (28-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup sugar
1 tart cooking apple (such as Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and diced
1 small sweet onion, diced
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1½ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 French baguette, cut into thin slices and toasted (about 30 slices)
4-6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
Chopped fresh chives
Directions
Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, let cool, and crumble into small pieces; set aside.
In a large pot or saucepan, combine the drained tomatoes, diced apple, diced onion, sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring frequently, for 12-15 minutes until the apples are very soft and the majority of the liquid has evaporated. The mixture should have a jam-like consistency.
Remove from heat and stir in the crumbled bacon. Let the jam cool for 5-10 minutes.
Arrange the toasted baguette slices on a serving platter. Top each slice with a spoonful of the cooled tomato-bacon-apple jam, then sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh chives.
Serve immediately while the toasted bread is still crisp.
Comments
All ingredients are standard finds at Charlotte chains; feta and chives are reliably stocked at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, and Kroger. The cost per serving is low, roughly 35–45 cents, driven mainly by the baguette and bacon. The stated 42 minutes ignores that the jam needs 20–25 minutes of simmering to reduce properly, bringing honest prep time to 55 minutes. This is an excellent make-ahead appetizer for entertaining that reheats gently and delivers good flavor balance, though it requires planning ahead rather than spontaneous assembly.
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