Cerise Confit Crostini

Ingredients

• •1 French baguette, sliced diagonally into 1/2-inch thick pieces
• •2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• •4 ounces soft goat cheese (chèvre), at room temperature
• •4 ounces duck confit, shredded and warmed
• •1/2 cup fresh or frozen pitted cherries, halved
• •2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• •1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• •1 sprig fresh thyme, leaves only
• •Pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Prep Steps

1. 1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush both sides of the baguette slices with olive oil and toast on a baking sheet for 8 minutes
2. 2minutes, or until golden and crisp. Remove and let cool slightly.
3. 3While the bread toasts, prepare the cherry reduction. In a small saucepan, combine the halved cherries, balsamic vinegar, and sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 minutes
4. 4minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly and the cherries are soft. Stir in the thyme leaves and a pinch of salt and pepper.
5. 5Spread a generous layer of goat cheese onto each toasted crostini slice.
6. 6Top the goat cheese with a spoonful of the warmed, shredded duck confit.
7. 7Drizzle the cherry and balsamic reduction over the duck confit.
8. 8Serve immediately, garnished with a tiny sprig of fresh thyme if desired.