GRAPE AND PROSCIUTTO APPETIZERS

Grape and Prosciutto Appetizers image

Number Of Ingredients 8

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12 slices baguette, 1/4 inch slices
4 tablespoons olive oil
36 red or black seedless California grapes
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
... pepper, freshly ground
4 ounces goat cheese, soft
... basil, fresh
6 slices proscuitto

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Lightly brush 12 slices of baguette with half of the olive oil and lay them directly on the middle rack of the oven.
Toast for 5 minutes, or until light golden brown.
Put the remaining olive oil in a small saute pan and warm over medium-high heat.
Add the grapes and saute for 2 to 3 minutes, or until soft and warmed through.
Remove from heat.
Sprinkle the balsamic vinegar over the grapes and add a few grindings of pepper.
Top each baguette slice with one leaf of basil and spread the goat cheese evenly among the toasted slices.
Cut each slice of prosciutto in half and drape over the cheese.
Top each of the baguettes with three of the sauteed grapes.