Jam:
1 C. dried Black Mission Figs (about 6oz.)
1 tsp. Lemon Juice
2 C. Water
2 T. Maple Syrup
dash Salt

Onions:
Cooking Sptray
2 C. Vertically sliced Yellow Onion
1 tsp. Balsamic Vinegar
1/2 tsp. choped fresh Thyme
1/4 tsp. Salt
1/2 C. Water (if needed)

Remaining Ingredients:
1/2 C. (4oz) Gorganzola Cheese, softended
24 (1″thick) slices French Bread Baguette, toasted (about 12oz)
1 tsp. fresh Thyme Leaves

To prepare Jam, remove stems frmo figs. Place figs and juice in a food processor; process until figs are coarsely chopped. Place fig mixture, 2 C. water, syrup, and salt into a medium saucepan; bring toa boil. Reduce heat and summer 25 minutes, or until thick. Cool completely. To prepare onions, heat a large non-stick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Add onion, vinegar, thyme and salt, cover and cook 5 minutes. Uncover and cook 20 minutes, or until onion is deep golden brown, stirring occasionally. While onion cooks add 1/2 C. water, 1/4 C. at a time time, to keep onion from sticking to pan if necessary. Spread 1 tsp. cheese over each baguette slice. Top each slice with 1 tsp. onion mixture and 1 tsp. jam. Sprinkle evenly with Thyme leaves.

Yield: 12 servings
Serving Size: 2 Crostini

Calories: 108
Fat: 3.4g
Fiber: 2.4g