Balsamic-Glazed Pear and Goat Cheese Crostini

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 minutes
Total Time: 14 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Servings: 24 pieces
Author: Pear Bureau Northwest
A new favorite recipe for pear lovers, this appetizer is incredibly delicious…and can be prepared in a snap! The balsamic glaze is the perfect complement to the sweet pear and salty goat cheese.

Ingredients

  • 2 USA Pears
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) honey
  • 24 baguette rounds, toasted
  • ½ cup (125 mL) spreadable goat cheese
  • ½ cup (125 mL) slivered almonds, toasted*
  • Ground black pepper, if desired

Instructions

  • Slice pears stem-side-up into twelve ¼-inch (1 cm) width vertical planks. Cut large slices in half lengthwise for a total of 48 slices.
  • Heat vinegar, butter, and honey in large frying pan over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until reduced by half, about 2 tbsp (30 mL). Add pear slices and continue cooking for 1 minute, turning once.
  • Place 2 pear slices on each baguette round and top with 1 tsp (5 mL) goat cheese. Sprinkle almonds over cheese and garnish with fresh pepper, if desired.

Notes

*To toast almonds, place in heavy frying pan and toast over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes or until tan with toasted aroma. 
Per Serving (1 piece): calories 80  (34% calories from fat), 3g protein, 11g carbohydrate, 1g fibre, 3g fat, 1g saturated fat, 0g trans-fat, 5mg cholesterol, 115mg sodium. 
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