Tart Cherry Chutney Toast

Summary

Total Time: 30-35 minutes
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
Level: Beginner

Ingredients

For Tart Cherry Chutney
1 cup dried Montmorency tart cherries
1 large shallot, peeled and thinly sliced
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup Montmorency tart cherry juice
1/2 cup raw sugar
1/4 teaspoon ginger, dried or 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
Pinch black pepper
For Toast
Sliced sourdough bread, toasted
Whipped cream cheese or sharp white cheddar cheese
Slivered almonds

Directions

In a small sauce pan set over medium heat, add dried Montmorency tart cherries, shallot, vinegar, Montmorency tart cherry juice, raw sugar, ginger and pepper. Stir and bring mixture to a low bowl.

Reduce heat to low and allow mixture to simmer for 10-15 minutes or until cherries are plump and liquid is syrupy. Remove from heat and allow to cool for at least 10 minutes.

Spread 2 tablespoons of whipped cream cheese OR place 1 slice of sharp white cheddar cheese on top of 1 piece of sour dough toast. Top cheese with 2 tablespoons cherry chutney and a pinch of slivered almonds. Serve and enjoy!

Recipe courtesy of Emily Caruso, JellyToastBlog.com

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