Glazed Pear and Goat Cheese Crostini

By commercecook

Ingredients

• 2 ripe, firm pears
• 3 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 24 baguette rounds, toasted
• 1/2 cup spreadable goat cheese
• 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds

Preparation

Step 1

Slice pears stem side up into twelve 1/4 inch with vertical planks. Cut large slices in half lengthwise, of a total of 48 slices.
Heat vinegar, butter and honey in large frying pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until reduced by half to about 2 tablespoons. Add pear slices and continue cooking for 1 minute, turning pears once.
Spread 1 teaspoon of goat cheese on each baguette slice. Top with 2 pear slices, sprinkle with almonds and garnish with fresh pepper, if desired.