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Crostini with soft goat cheese, roasted diced pears, and toasted almonds on a large white serving platter.

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Roasted Pear Crostini

Recipe by Veronika Sykorova

This Roasted Pear Crostini is the perfect fall and winter appetizer. Serve this crostini as finger food at any holiday party or as a starter to your dinner.

  • Total Time35 minutes
  • Yield4-6 1x
  • DietVegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup raw sliced almonds (see notes)
  • 1 baguette, sliced into 1/4-1/2-inch slices
  • Avocado oil in a spray bottle (or 1-2 tbsp cooking oil)
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 pears, diced
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (plus more for serving if desired)
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 150g soft goat cheese
  • Fresh parsley or chives, finely chopped (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375F and prepare a large baking sheet.
  2. Spread sliced almonds on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 6-8 minutes. Keep an eye on them as they can burn quickly.
  3. Remove the almonds from the oven and transfer them to a small bowl to cool and set aside.
  4. Lay the baguette slices on the same baking sheet and spray them lightly with cooking oil on the side facing up.
  5. Toast them in the oven for 10 minutes.
  6. As soon as the crostini comes out of the oven, brush each slice with a clove of garlic on one side.
  7. Transfer the crostini to a plate and set aside.
  8. Line your baking sheet with parchment paper (optional) and add diced pears.
  9. Drizzle the pears with olive oil and honey and season with dried thyme, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, and sea salt.
  10. Toss it all together gently until everything is evenly coated and mixed.
  11. Roast the pears in the oven for 15-18 minutes.
  12. While that’s roasting, spread goat cheese on the toasted baguette slices.
  13. Take the pear out of the oven and add a few pieces to each slice.
  14. Sprinkle the crostini with toasted sliced almonds and fresh herbs. 
  15. Lightly drizzle with more honey if desired and enjoy!

Notes

Toasted sliced almonds: You can toast them plain or add oil and spices. I like adding 1-2 tsp avocado oil and a sprinkle of garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, pepper, paprika, chili flakes, or dried herbs.

Storing: The crostini is best served right away for the best flavors and texture. If necessary, store any leftover crostini in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days. The baguette will just lose its crunch with all the toppings. The roasted pear can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days and reheated though it may get mushy as it sits.

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American

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