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Balsamic-Glazed Pear and Goat Cheese Crostini

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Balsamic-Glazed Pear and Goat Cheese CrostiniUSA Pears

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.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    15 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 24 pieces

Ingredients

2 USA Pears
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon honey
24 baguette rounds, toasted
1/2 cup spreadable goat cheese
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted*
Ground black pepper, if desired

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Slice pears stem side up into 12 quarter-inch width vertical planks. Cut large slices in half lengthwise for a total of 48 slices.

    Step 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 tablespoons. Add pear slices and continue cooking for 1 minute, turning once.

    Step 3

    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.

    Step 4

    *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.

Nutrition Per Serving

Nutritional Analysis per Serving (1 piece): 80 Calories
3 g Protein
11 g Carbohydrate
1 g Fiber
3 g Fat
1 g Sat. Fat
0 g Trans Fat
5 mg Cholesterol
115 mg Sodium
#### Nutritional analysis provided by USA Pears
USA Pears
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