Description
This crostini combo is a great go-to recipe to have in your appetizer arsenal for when you might be craving a sweet and savory bite.
Ingredients
- 20 slices French Baguette, About 1/2-inch Thick, Sliced On The Diagonal
- Olive Oil, For Brushing On Bread
- 1 whole Pear, Cored And Diced
- 1 whole Peach, Pitted And Diced
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Lemon Juice
- ¼ cups Balsamic Vinegar
- 4 ounces, weight Honey Goat Cheese (we Used Trader Joe’s Brand)
- Honey For Drizzling
Preparation
Preheat oven to 400 F. Slice baguette and lightly brush or spray each side with olive oil. Lay them out in one single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 400 F for 10-15 minutes until they are lightly browned and crispy, turning them over halfway through. Remove them from the oven and allow to cool down for a couple of minutes, to room temperature.
Meanwhile, dice the peach and pear then toss them in a bowl with a teaspoon or two of fresh lemon juice, to keep them from browning.
In a small skillet over medium heat, add 1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar and heat until it’s reduced by about half. The texture will be thicker but should still be thin enough to drizzle.
Spread a good layer of honey goat cheese onto each crostini. Top with the peach-pear mixture, followed by a light drizzle of honey and balsamic reduction.
