These simple crostini with an easy homemade sweet tomato jam and zesty goat cheese make a delightful appetizer or snack.

May 23, 2026

Crostini with Tomato Jam and Goat Cheese

Name: Crostini with Tomato Jam and Goat Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 can (398 mL) Hunt’s Heirloom® Whole Tomatoes; 1 onion, diced; 1/3 cup (75 mL) packed brown sugar; 1/3 cup (75 mL) cider vinegar; 1 tbsp (15 mL) minced fresh gingerroot; 1 tsp (5 mL) salt and pepper; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each ground allspice and cloves; 24 slices baguette rounds, toasted; 1/2 cup (125 mL) crumbled goat cheese; 1 cup (250 mL) baby arugula

10

Prep Time Minutes
30
Total Time Minutes
11
Number of Ingredients
6
Servings

Tags:

Under 45 min,
Hunt’s,
Cheese/Dairy

Ingredients

1 can (398 mL) Hunt’s Heirloom® Whole Tomatoes
1 onion, diced
1/3 cup (75 mL) packed brown sugar
1/3 cup (75 mL) cider vinegar
1 tbsp (15 mL) minced fresh gingerroot
1 tsp (5 mL) salt and pepper
1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp (1 mL) each ground allspice and cloves
24 slices baguette rounds, toasted
1/2 cup (125 mL) crumbled goat cheese
1 cup (250 mL) baby arugula

Directions

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Step one

In skillet, combine Hunt’s Heirloom® Whole Tomatoes, onion, brown sugar, vinegar, ginger, salt, pepper, cinnamon, allspice and cloves; bring to boil.
Step two

Reduce heat to medium. Simmer, stirring frequently, for 15 to 18 minutes or until thickened to jam-like consistency. Let cool completely. Refrigerate in airtight jar or container for up to 1 week.
Step three

Serve jam on baguette toasts with crumble of goat cheese and sprinkle of arugula.