Caramelised pear & goat’s cheese crostinis

Ingredients:
  • 1 French baguette, thinly sliced into 22-24 rounds
  • 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 2 ripe pears, thinly sliced
  • 150g goat’s cheese
  • Honey, for drizzling
  • A handful of chopped walnuts, to serve
Method:
  1. Preheat the oven to 200˚C/180˚C fan/gas mark 6.
  2. Place the baguette slices on a large baking tray, brush with olive oil and place in the oven for five minutes until lightly golden. Remove to a wire rack and allow to cool.
  3. To make the caramelised pears, melt the butter in a large pan over a medium heat. Add the sugar, cinnamon and sliced pears and toss together. Cook for 5-10 minutes until they soften and turn a golden colour.
  4. To assemble the crostinis, spread a tablespoon of goat’s cheese onto each baguette slice, top with a slice or two of caramelised pear, drizzle over some honey and top with a few chopped walnuts.
  5. You can substitute goat’s cheese for cream cheese if you prefer.
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