Caramelized Pear and Sage Crostini

Caramelized Pear and Sage Crostini
You can never have too many hor d'oeuvre recipes, so give Caramelized Pear and Sage Crostini This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet.

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 37
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Melt 3 tbsp. butter in a large frying pan over medium heat.
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Add pears and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pears are soft, about 10 minutes.
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Meanwhile, cut baguette into 16 slices (1/4 in. thick; see Notes).
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Spread slices with remaining 1 tbsp. butter and arrange on a baking sheet in a single layer.
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Bake slices until well toasted, 10 to 15 minutes.
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When pears are soft, stir in sage and remove from heat. Top toasted baguette slices with pear mixture and blue cheese.
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Sprinkle with pepper.
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Serve warm.
DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings16
Health Score0
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