Balsamic-Glazed Pear and Goat Cheese Crostini

Pear Bureau Northwest
  • 24 pieces
  • Preparation
    10 Minutes
  • Cook
    4 Minutes
  • Total
    14 Minutes

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

    1. 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.
    2. 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.
    3. 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.