Balsamic Pear Crostinis with Goat Cheese

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

It's pear season and we have two delicious types of pears for you to enjoy in our Local Market! Try this recipe with the foraged pears from Ranger Robby, along with other ingredients from our great local producers. Don't worry, we'll bring it all to you!

Ingredients from our Local Market:

• 2 foraged front yard pears from Ranger Robby
• 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar from Strippaggio
• 1 Tbsp Cinnamon, Cardamom, Ginger Butter from Banner Butter
• 1 mini baguette from H&F
• 4 oz goat cheese from Caly Road Creamery
• 1 tsp honey from Organic Mountains

Directions:

1. Slice pears, removing seeds
2. Heat vinegar, butter & honey in a large pan over med heat for 2-3 min, stirring constantly
3. Add pears & cook 2 min
4. Slice baguettes into crostinis

To serve:  Spread goat cheese on crostini then top with pear mixture. Garnish with fresh pepper.

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