Spicy Cranberry Pomegranate Bruschetta Recipe
RecipesLooking for something sweet and spicy for your holiday table? Cranberry Pomegranate Bruschetta with fresh basil and hot peppers makes a perfect appetizer. You'll love the colorful spread and flavorful freshness on crisp bread.
Cranberry Pomegranate Bruschetta Recipe
Use fresh basil and hot peppers to give this recipe a welcome garden-fresh flavor.
"I keep this recipe on repeat every Cranberry and Pomegranate season."
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 pound cranberries, fresh or frozen (washed)
1 cup sugar
1 serrano pepper with seeds removed (if you prefer less spicy, you could substitute with a jalapeno instead)
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
3/4 - 1 cup pomegranate arils or seeds (reserve a few for garnish)
Finely chopped fresh basil for garnish
Cranberry Sauce Directions
Place the cranberries, sugar, and pepper in a food processor.
Pulse on and off several times until cranberries are coarsely chopped. Don’t-over process! Add basil and pulse a few more times. Not too much, you want basil bits to be visible in the relish.
Transfer to a storage container and add pomegranate arils.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or till ready to use.
Crostini Ingredients
1 thin good-quality baguette sliced about 1/4 inch thick
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces Mascarpone cheese softened (can substitute cream cheese)
Crostini Instructions
For the crostini, preheat the oven to 350ºF.
Place baguette slices on prepared pans. (Tip: Cut slices of an even thickness so that they all toast at the same rate.)
Brush lightly with oil. Sprinkle lightly with salt and a grind of pepper. (Don’t skip this step.)
Bake for 14-18 minutes, or until golden, rotating the pans halfway through the baking time.
To assemble bruschetta, whisk Mascarpone (or cream cheese) until creamy.
Spread about 1/2 - 1 tablespoon on each crostini. Top with a scoop of the relish and garnish with basil. Serve right away for freshness.
Enjoy!
In this recipe:
I love taking advantage of seasonal crops. When you make recipes from the garden, there's always a way to change things up and combine your personal preferences.
This Spicy Cranberry Pomegranate Bruschetta Recipe is one of my holiday favorites.
Let us know if you make this recipe and what you think!
The Author : Patty Ward
Patty is a founder and educator at Sow Right Seeds. As a lifelong gardener and former school teacher, she loves to teach and provide resources to help gardeners. She is passionate about showing that everyone can have a green thumb and grow from seed successfully. You can follow Patty on social media, where she uses videos, newsletters, and other content to share helpful gardening tips.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I adjust the heat?
Absolutely! Use different hot peppers to give it more or less heat. See which peppers match your heat tolerance.
What else can I put this on?
You can put this on a turkey sandwich, crackers, or anything else you want to try.
How long does this keep?
Store the sauce separately from the cheese and bread, and it will last 1 to 2 weeks in the refrigerator. Time spent at room temperature will shorten its freshness.
Serrano peppers give a fiery addition to salsa and Mexican dishes. They are considered a medium-hot pepper and range from SHU 10,000 to 25,000 on the Scoville scale.
Pick these slender peppers when they've matured to a bright red for maximum heat!
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