Crostini with Gorgonzola, Caramelized Onions, and Fig Jam

Ingredients

• ½ cup (4 ounces) Gorgonzola cheese, softened
• ½ cup water (optional)
• Remaining ingredients:
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 2 cups vertically sliced yellow onion
• + 10 more ingredients
• • 24 (1-inch-thick) slices diagonally cut French bread baguette, toasted (about 12 ounces)
  • Cooking spray
  • Onions:
  • Dash of salt
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup dried Black Mission figs (about 6 ounces)
  • Jam:
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

To prepare jam, remove stems from figs. Place figs and juice in a food processor; process until figs are coarsely chopped. Place fig mixture, 2 cups water, syrup, and dash of salt in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes or until thick. Cool completely. To prepare...

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