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Appetizer
8
20 minutes
10 minutes
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Elevate your appetizer game with this Raspberry Balsamic Gelée Bruschetta, a creative twist on the traditional Italian antipasto. The use of gellan gum, a hydrocolloid derived from bacteria, creates a luxurious gelée that perfectly complements the sweet-tart raspberries and the rich balsamic reduction.
Chef Marvel Cook
1 cup fresh raspberries
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup water
2 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp Cape Crystal Brands gellan gum
Baguette slices, toasted
Fresh basil leaves for garnish
STEP 1. In a small saucepan, combine raspberries, balsamic vinegar, water, and sugar. Simmer over low heat until raspberries break down and mixture is slightly reduced.
STEP 2. Remove from heat and strain the mixture to remove raspberry seeds.
STEP 3. Return the strained mixture to the saucepan and whisk in gellan gum. Heat gently while whisking until the mixture thickens.
STEP 4. Pour the gelée mixture into a shallow dish and let it cool to room temperature.
STEP 5. Once the gelée has set, cut it into squares or desired shapes.
STEP 6. Arrange toasted baguette slices on a serving platter. Place a piece of raspberry balsamic gelée on each slice.
STEP 7 Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve.
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