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Balsamic Glazed Pear and Goat Cheese Crostini

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 compliment to the sweet pear and salty goat cheese.

Ingredients

  • 2 USA pears 
  • 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 teaspoon  Honey
  • 24 Baguette rounds, toasted 
  • 1/2 cup Goat cheese, spreadable
  • 1/2 cup Almonds, slivered, toasted*
  • Black pepper, ground, if desired

Directions

  • Slice pears stem side up into 12 quarter-inch 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 tablespoons. Add pear slices and continue cooking for 1 minute turning once.
  • Place 2 pear slices on each baguette round and top with 1 teaspoon goat cheese. Sprinkle almonds over cheese and garnish with fresh pepper, if desired.
  • *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.

Nutritional Information

Nutritional Analysis per Serving (1 piece): Calories 80 (34% Calories from Fat), 3g Protein, 11g Carbohydrate, 1g Fiber, 3g Fat, 1g Sat. Fat, 0g Trans Fat, 5mg Cholesterol, 115mg Sodium