Balsamic-Glazed Pear and Goat Cheese Crostini
Pear Bureau Northwest
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24 pieces
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Preparation10 Minutes
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Cook4 Minutes
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Total14 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
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2USA Pears
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3 tbsp(45 mL) balsamic vinegar
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1 tbsp(15 mL) butter
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1 tsp(5 mL) honey
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24baguette rounds, toasted
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½ cup(125 mL) spreadable goat cheese
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½ cup(125 mL) slivered almonds, toasted*
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Ground black pepper, if desired
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Instructions
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.