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Caramelized Pear and Sage Crostini





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Makes 16 crostini

Sweet pears and sharp blue cheese create an exciting yet homey appetizer. Serve them with sparkling wine, or a slightly sweet white wine. Prep and Cook Time: 30 minutes. Notes: Baguette slices can be toasted up to 1 day ahead and kept in an airtight container until ready to use.

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Leigh Beisch
 4 tablespoons butter, divided
 3 ripe Bartlett pears, cored, peeled, and chopped
 1/2 teaspoon salt
 1/2 white or whole-wheat baguette
 6 sage leaves, chopped
 1/4 cup crumbled mild blue cheese
 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Step 1
1

Preheat oven to 375°. Melt 3 tbsp. butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add pears and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pears are soft, about 10 minutes.

Step 2
2

Meanwhile, cut baguette into 16 slices (1/4 in. thick; see Notes). Spread slices with remaining 1 tbsp. butter and arrange on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake slices until well toasted, 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 3
3

When pears are soft, stir in sage and remove from heat. Top toasted baguette slices with pear mixture and blue cheese. Sprinkle with pepper. Serve warm.

Step 4
4

Note: Nutritional analysis is per crostino.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories90
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g6%

Saturated Fat 2.3g12%
Cholesterol 9.3mg4%
Sodium 217mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 12g5%

Dietary Fiber 1.1g4%
Protein 1.8g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.