Strawberry & Jalapeno Crostini The Perfect Summer Appetizer

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It’s no secret I am crazy about honey….mix it with succulent, juicy strawberries and I’m pretty much in heaven.  When I swung by Walmart to pick up paper goods recently I noticed this new Smucker’s Fruit & Honey Strawberry Jalapeno Fruit Spread.  Several jars went into my basket!  The ingredients are simple – strawberries, honey, jalapeño peppers – no added sugars – just honey.  Naturally sweetened with honey means it’s better for me and YOU!  If you don’t like jalapeños, other available flavors are Strawberry, Blueberry & Lemon, Triple Berry, and Concord Grape.

You can earn $1.00 off of Smuckers Fruit & Honey Fruit Spread by clicking here.  I stocked up because I knew right away I’d be using this fruit spread to make an appetizer for an upcoming dinner party at my daughter’s home in Napa.  We served a couple of other starters as well, but this Strawberry & Jalapeño Crostini was the first to vanish.

If you decide to make these for your next gathering all the prep work for these yummy bites can be done ahead of time and the final honey drizzle right before guests arrive.  Here’s what you’ll need to do:

1. Slice the loaves of bread and toast them just until lightly browned.
2. Wash, dry and slice the strawberries.
3. Wearing rubber gloves slice the jalapeños into slivers. (be sure to wear gloves to avoid getting any jalapeño juice in your eyes)
4. Slice the goat cheese and break rounds into halves.
5. Slather a spoonful of the fruit spread on the toasted breads.
6. Lay a slice of cheese, followed by a jalapeño slice and topped with a berry.
7. Drizzle with a bit of pure local honey.
8. Set on a platter for presentation and serve.

Adding the final drizzle of honey should be done just before guests arrive.  As I said earlier, these disappeared quickly and everyone raved about how delicious the mix of sweet strawberry, bite of jalapeño bits and the pure honey were an ideal beginning to my dinner party.  Don’t you just love success?  Smuckers delivered on this recipe!