Ingredients

2.4 kg

ripe tomatoes

100g

butter

medium-sized onion, thinly sliced

A pinch

saffron, crushed

3 tbsp

clear honey

1 tsp

organic cinnamon

A pinch

Steenbergs Organic natural sea salt

1tsp

cracked organic black pepper

2 tbsp

organic sesame seeds - gently toasted in an un-oiled frying pan

Crostini is similar to bruschetta, sometimes topped with a tomato base then whatever extra you choose. This version has Moroccan spices and sesame seeds to get your tastebuds wanting more.

Serve them as canapes at a party, Christmas or pre dinner nibbles but be sure to make plenty as they are very moreish!

Recipe for 4

Method

Peel the tomatoes by dunking them quickly in a bowl of boiling water, then cutting off the skin with a knife. Halve the tomatoes and remove the seeds. You could use tinned plum tomatoes, if you want.
Heat the butter in a saucepan with the onion, saffron, natural sea salt and the cracked black pepper. When the onions are translucent, add the tomatoes and a tablespoon of water. Bring to the boil,. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes until the whole mixture is reduced. Make sure that it does not boil dry.
Add the clear honey and cinnamon and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Leave to cool.
Serve on toasted bread, sprinkling with the dry roasted sesame seeds.