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A crostini topped with red wine spiced prunes, salted ricotta, sprouts, lemon zest.

Mulled Wine Prune Crostini

Meg van der Kruik
Simmered in a spiced California Cabernet Sauvignon blend, California prunes soak up the warm flavors of honey, citrus, and aromatic spices. Perfect as a holiday treat or a sophisticated snack, our Mulled Wine Prune Crostinis are sure to impress!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 331 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

For the prunes:

  • 750 ml bottle California Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 2 TBSP honey
  • 2 lemons zested
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 star anise
  • 2 cardamom pods
  • 8 ounces prunes about 1 cup

For the Mulled Wine Prune & Ricotta Crostini:

  • 1 baguette sliced into individual crostini, seasoned, and toasted.
  • 12 ounces ricotta or fresh basket cheese seasoned to taste with salt and pepper
  • 3/4 cup microgreens
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 batch Mulled Wine Prunes

Instructions
 

To make the prunes:

  • In a medium pot, combine the wine, honey, lemon zest, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and cardamom pods. Stir the mixture well and bring it to a hard simmer.
  • Immediately reduce the heat to a low simmer, maintaining the temperature around 165℉ (74℃)
  • Stir in the prunes to the liquid and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Remove the pot from heat and let it sit for an additional 15 minutes.
  • Strain the mixture, discarding the cinnamon sticks, star anise, and cardamom pods.
  • Transfer the prunes to a plate and allow them to cool before serving.

To assemble the Mulled Wine Prune Crostinis

  • Spread seasoned ricotta or basket cheese on a toasted crostini. Sprinkle a small amount of microgreens over the top. Top each crostini with a Mulled Wine Prune. Add thin strips of lemon zest over top.
  • Serve immediatley.

Notes

To prep in advance:
The Mulled Wine Prunes for this recipe can be made and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 331kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 9gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 231mgPotassium: 346mgFiber: 4gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 425IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 154mgIron: 2mg
Keyword appetizer, appetizers, california prunes, crostini, easy appetizers party, hors d'oeuvre, prunes
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