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by Jennifer Debth
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A twist on a classic, this Cherry Bruschetta is the perfect holiday appetizer. Full of sweet dark cherries, pecans, rosemary, thyme, and pinot noir, it comes together in minutes and is paired with a chewy baguette and tangy goat cheese!
This Cherry Bruschetta Recipe is sponsored by our amazing friends atBarefoot Wine & Bubbly. We seriously <3 them.
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Two words: Cherry. Bruschetta.
Fourwords: Cherry. Bruschetta. Goat Cheese.
One word: OMG.🎉🎉🎉
You guys. This Cherry Bruschetta is like a holiday party in your mouth.
With the holidays right around the corner, I start looking for recipes that are
- Cozy
- Easy
- Delicious
One of my favorite things about the holiday season arethe parties and one of my favorite things about parties is the food – more specifically the snacks/apps/desserts.
Today, I have for you what’s going to be your latest go-to holiday appetizer: Cherry Bruschetta. Perfectly enough, it fits all my criteria for holiday recipes: cozy, easy, and delicious!
If you’ve ever met me, I’ve probably expressed my love for all things goat cheese and bruschetta at least once, but probably twice. 😉 During the summer months, I LOVE going to our local pub, sitting out on the patio to enjoy their goat cheese and cherry tomato bruschetta.
Now that tomato season is over, I’ve been needing to figure out a new twist on my beloved tomato bruschetta.
Enter: Cherry Bruschetta.
Thanks toBarefoot Wine & Bubbly for inspiring today’s recipe with their Pinot Noirwhich is described as “…silky, smooth, and spicy! Dark cherry and wild raspberry get their groove on next to a brown spice aroma.”
Once I saw “dark cherry”, I knew exactly what I wanted to make.
Here’s what you’re gonna do…
Start by melting butter in a large skillet. Once melted, stir in finely minced onions. Let ’em cook until they’re nice and soft and then you’ll stir in sweet dark cherries (I used frozen that I then thawed and drained), pecans for some crunch, salt, and dried thyme and rosemary – hellllooooo fall flavors.
This mixture cooks down for a bit and after a few minutes you’ll stir in the Barefoot Pinot Noir and granulated sugar.
Cook a few more minutes and you’re almost done with the BEST fall appetizer.
You’ll remove the mixture from the heat, slather some goat cheese onto a baguette piece, and load on the cherry mixture.
The result is amazing. Super chewybread, smothered in tangy creamy goat cheese, and topped with a sweet, crunchy, holiday flavored cherry compote.
You guys. Because of the cozyred wine and the thyme and rosemary, I’m telling you, it’s a holiday party in your mouth.
I KNOW you’re gonna love it as much as I do, and BONUS, it only takes minutes to make…
and devour. 😉
– Jennifer
Cherry Bruschetta Recipe
5 from 5 votes
A twist on a classic, this Cherry Bruschetta is the perfect holiday appetizer. Full of sweet dark cherries, pecans, rosemary, thyme, and pinot noir, it comes together in minutes and is paired with a chewy baguette and tangy goat cheese!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 people
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Ingredients
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Cherry Compote
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons minced yellow onion
- 2 cups frozen sweet cherries thawed, drained, kept whole
- 1/2 cup pecans chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt + more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/4 cup Barefoot Pinot Noir
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Bruschetta
- goat cheese
- Sliced baguette
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Instructions
Cherry Compote
Melt butter over medium heat.
Add the onions and cook about 2 minutes, or until they start to soften.
Add cherries, pecans, and spices and stir everything to combine. Turn the heat down to medium and cook until the cherries are soft, about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Breaking up some of the cherries as you go.
Stir in the wine and sugar.
Simmer until the cherries the liquid cooks down to a syrupy texture, about 4 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Cherry Bruschetta
Take a slice of baguette, slather on goat cheese, and top with a spoonful of cherry compote!
Enjoy!
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Refrigerator:3 Days
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Reheat:Bake to warm
*Storage times may vary based on temperature and conditions
Notes
Nutritional information does not include goat cheese or bread. It's just for the filling.
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Cherry Bruschetta Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 206 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 16mg5%
Sodium 292mg13%
Potassium 205mg6%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 13g14%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 45IU1%
Vitamin C 5.2mg6%
Calcium 18mg2%
Iron 0.6mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.
Keywords: cherry compote, goat cheese, sweet cherries
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Author: Jennifer Debth
Thanks again toBarefoot Wine & Bubbly for sponsoring today’s post!
Reader Interactions
Fran
Lexington, South Carolina
This looks and sounds sooo good however I do not use wine at all, so what could I use instead or could I just leave it out ? thanks
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Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Try grape juice or a non-alcoholic wine 🙂
Beth
United States
Love it
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Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Thanks Beth!
Jill
This Cherry Bruschetta recipe is incredible! I made this for the super bowl party and it was a crowd favorite ! Thx a lot for sharing, Trevor and Jennifer!
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Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Yay! Thanks so much!!
HollyH
Been looking for an appetizer for Thanksgiving and this looks perfect! I know my family will really enjoy this. Thanks so much for sharing.
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Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Aww thank you so much Holly!! Enjoy! 🙂
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Thanks so much Erin!!! <3
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Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Thank you so much Laura! 🙂
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Adina
Kassel, Hesse
It really looks amazing, I love that glossy look!
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Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Thanks so much Adina!!
Zainab
Syracuse, New York
I love barefoot too!! Always a wine for any occasion. This bruschetta is going to be a party winner. Love the herbs in there.
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Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Isn’t Barefoot the best?! Thanks Zainab! 🙂
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Aww thank you so much Julia!! 🙂
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Marina
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Oh my gosh, we are TWINS with the love for goat cheese and bruschetta! I’ve never had any other type of bruschetta but the original, but this.looks.incredible. Also, my favorite holiday flavors are basically all of the pumpkin pie spices. The spicier, the better. 😉
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Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Hahaha we’re ALWAYS twins Marina 😉 Thank you!
Gemma
Coventry, England
I’ve just made this with wild cherries as I harvested a bilk load. And WOW this is insane….thank you for sharing. The way the sharp cherries compliment the creamy goats cheese is a winner and the herbs just bring it alive
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Aw yay!! Thanks so much!
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