BALSAMIC CHERRY AND GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI RECIPE

Balsamic Cherry and Goat Cheese Crostini Recipe image

Provided by Jan

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 baguette
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
1 lb dark sweet cherries, pitted and chopped
1 TBS honey
1 tsp balsamic vinegar
2 tsp chopped fresh thyme
8 oz creamy goat cheese
1/4 cup toasted pecan pieces
Zest of a lemon

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350. Cut baguette into 1/2 inch diagonal slices and place on a sheet pan. Brush lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for about 10 minutes until lightly browned and crisp. In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the cherries, honey, balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp thyme and a pinch of salt, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let cool. To assemble, spread a layer of goat cheese on each baguette slice and top with a spoonful of cherries. Sprinkle with pecans, remaining thyme and lemon zest. Serve immediately.