Acai-Chia Jam & Goat Cheese Crostini

• 1/2 cup acai berry puree
• 3 tablespoons chia seeds
• 3 tablespoons Cane sugar
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 multigrain baguette, cut into 1-inch slices
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• 3/4 cup soft goat cheese
• fresh chive or sage leaves, for garnish

1. Preheat the oven to 400F.
2. To prepare the jam, in a small saucepan, combine all the jam ingredients.
3. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer until the jam is thick, about 5 minutes.
4. Remove from the heat, transfer to a heatproof bowl, and store in the fridge while you prepare the crostini.
5. To prepare the crostini, using a pastry brush, brush the olive oil onto both sides of each slice of the bread.
6. Place on a baking sheet.
7. Sprinkle each slice with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Toast in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
9. Remove from the oven, and spread about a tablespoon of goat cheese and a tablespoon of jam onto each toast slice.
10. Top with chives or sage leaves.
11. Serve immediately.

acai, chia seeds, sugar, balsamic vinegar, baguette, olive oil, salt, goat cheese, fresh chive

Taken from www.foodrepublic.com/recipes/acai-chia-jam-goat-cheese-crostini-recipe/ (may not work)