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This sublime Apricot, Sweet Pepper and Thyme Chutney is all fruity with delicious tangy and mild spices. This easy and hassle free chutney recipe combines fresh apricot, fresh sweet peppers and thyme together to make make a tasty combination.

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To bring a little bit of zing to the flavours I’ve added few spices and red chilli flakes without making it too strong. It tastes excellent with cheese on toast or can be used to accompany with Nut loaf, veg sausages or topping for a BBQ meat. This magnificent and vibrant homemade chutney can become a delightful gift for a foodie.

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Since preparing chutney at home is uncomplicated and cinch too and lasts for ages in the fridge, it is always worth to make your favourite chutney from scratch and I love to do that. You can prepare it with fresh and best quality ingredients, you can choose whatever flavours or combinations you fancy.

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Just a couple of weeks ago we finished our last jar of Red Pepper and Chilli Chutney . I went to market and I saw fresh and gold Apricots, already my brain started ticking, and next, I picked up Mixed peppers and a bunch of thyme. I decided to make Apricot, Mixed Pepper and Thyme Chutney and it turned out delightful, exactly how we like.

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Notes:- You can replace Apricot with Peaches.

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Apricot, Mixed Pepper and Thyme Chutney

ingredients:

  • 750g fresh apricot
  • 150 g mixed peppers
  • Few sprigs thyme
  • 100g cooking apple
  • 1 medium red onion
  • 2 tbsp. ginger-garlic puree
  • 3 tbsp. olive oil
  • 12 tbsp. cider vinegar
  • 500 g brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp. red chilli flakes
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon Powder
  • 1/2 tsp. clove powder
  • 1 tsp. Salt

instructions:

How to cook Apricot, Mixed Pepper and Thyme Chutney

  1. Keep a few small sterile jars ready.
  2. Heat oil in a pan, add chopped onion, cook very slowly for about 15-20 minutes or until the onion becomes sticky.
  3. Meanwhile finely chop apricot, peppers, and apples or use a food processor ( I used it ) do not make a puree.
  4. Add all the chopped ingredients, ginger-garlic puree, sugar, vinegar and thyme.
  5. Add red chilli flakes, cinnamon and clove powder.
  6. Mix everything and keep stirring.
  7. Next, bring everything up to simmering point let it cook for 40-45 minutes.
  8. When the liquid reduces, you will get very thick and sticky chutney.
  9. Switch off the heat.
  10. Spoon in into sterile jars.
  11. To keep for a longer period, keep it in a cool dark place.
  12. Once opened keep it in a refrigerator and use it in a couple of weeks.
  13. Enjoy!

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This Goat Cheese Crostini with Strawberries is a delicious summer appetizer. Crispy crostini is topped with creamy goat cheese and berries.

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  • Why You’ll love this recipe
  • Strawberry Goat Cheese Crostini Ingredients
  • Variations
  • How to make Strawberry Goat Cheese Crostini
  • How to make Air Fryer Crostini
  • Storage
  • Other Strawberry recipes

These sweet toasts are perfect for tea parties. Think of them as Strawberry Goat Cheese Bruschetta. The tang of the goat cheese is so good with a sweet strawberries and the slight sharpness of balsamic vinegar. They’re flavors that work so well in this Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad

I love serving them during get-togethers. This recipe is also a great way to use up leftover goat cheese.

The colours of red, white and blue from the cheese and fruit makes this a great recipe for the 4th of July or British events such as Royal jubilees!

Love cheese? Have a look at my ricotta cheese peda chilli cheese pineapple puff pastry parcels and cream cheese and cucumber sandwich recipes.

Why You’ll love this recipe

  • A quick and easy appetizer perfect for last minute guests

  • Toppings can be easily customisable

  • Perfect recipe for the novice or beginners

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Strawberry Goat Cheese Crostini Ingredients

Full ingredients with measurements are available in the recipe card below at the end of this post

Strawberries – fresh strawberries that are seasonal are best. Cut into quarters

Blueberries

Goats Cheese – you need to use soft goat cheese or use whipped goat cheese dip.

Pistachio – optional. Alternatively, use almonds, pecans or whichever nuts you like. You can also omit nuts completely

Bread or baguette – find them in the bakery section of the supermarket. At home cut into slices.

Balsamic vinegar – the acidity in the vinegar helps cut through the cheese, alternatively use balsamic glaze

Maple syrup alternatively use honey

Salt and black pepper

Olive oil

Variations

Other berries such as blackberries or raspberries

Optionally garnish with fresh herbs such as fresh mint or fresh basil or thyme

Use other cheeses such as feta cheese, cream cheese, mascarpone or ricotta

How to make Strawberry Goat Cheese Crostini

Slice a baguette or any other crusty bread into thin slices, about 1/4 to 1/2 inch slices. You can also brush the slices with olive oil or melted butter for added flavour.

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Preheat oven to gas mark 6.

Place baguette slices on a baking tray, drizzle olive oil on it and bake it for 3-4 minutes on both sides.

Or use your cast iron griddle to charr the crostini.

How to make Air Fryer Crostini

  1. Preheat your air fryer to a temperature of 380°F (190°C)
  2. Place the bread slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket or tray. Make sure they are not overlapping to ensure even cooking.
  3. Air fry the crostini for about 4 minutes. Check them halfway through and give the basket a shake or flip the crostini to ensure even browning.
  4. Keep an eye on the crostini as they cook to prevent burning. Air fryers may vary in cooking time, so adjust as needed. The crostini should turn golden brown and become crispy.
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Assemble

Meanwhile combine goat cheese, salt and black pepper.

Once bread slices are toasted, remove it on a serving dish.

Spread the goat cheese mixture, arrange the berries and sprinkle pistachio slivers.

Drizzle some balsamic vinegar and maple syrup and garnish it with mint or basil leaves.

Serve straight away.

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Storage

Crostini are best served immediately or else they loose their crispy texture.

However, you can store any leftovers in the fridge for a day.

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Other Strawberry recipes

Strawberry Rhubarb Jam

Avocado Strawberry Salsa

Rose Strawberry Fool

No bake strawberry Cheesecake

Fresas Con Crema

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Strawberry Goat Cheese Crostini

Equipment

  • 1 Air fryer or Oven

Ingredients

  • 150 g goat cheese
  • 2 cup strawberries quartered
  • 6 tablespoon blueberries
  • 1 medium baguette
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon pistachio slivers
  • 2 tablespoon balsamic Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
  • Pinch salt
  • Pinch black pepper

Instructions

  • Slice a baguette or any other crusty bread into thin slices.
  • About 1/4 to 1/2 inch slices.
  • You can also brush the slices with olive oil or melted butter for added flavour.

Oven Crostini

  • Preheat oven to gas mark 6.
  • Place bread slices on a baking tray, drizzle olive oil on it and bake it for 3-4 minutes on both sides.meanwhile combine cheese, salt and black pepper.
  • Once bread slices are toasted, remove it on a serving dish.

Air fryer Crostini

  • Preheat your air fryer to a temperature of 380°F (190°C)Place the bread slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket or tray. Make sure they are not overlapping to ensure even cooking.
  • Air fry the crostini for about 4. Check them halfway through and give the basket a shake or flip the crostini to ensure even browning.Keep an eye on the crostini as they cook to prevent burning.
  • Air fryers may vary in cooking time, so adjust as needed. The crostini should turn golden brown and become crispy.
  • Meanwhile combine goat cheese, salt and black pepper.
  • Spread the goat cheese, arrange the berries and sprinkle pistachio slivers.
  • Drizzle some vinegar and maple syrup and garnish it with mint or basil leaves.
  • Serve straight away.
  • Enjoy!

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Nutrition

PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.