Spiced Pear and Prosciutto Holiday Crostini

Ingredients

• •baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
• •tablespoons olive oil, divided
• •ripe pear (e.g., Bosc or Anjou), cored and diced
• •1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• •Pinch of ground nutmeg
• •oz wheel of Brie cheese, rind removed and sliced
• •slices prosciutto, thinly sliced and torn
• •tablespoons balsamic glaze (or reduction)
• •Flaky sea salt and black pepper to taste

Prep Steps

1. 1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush both sides of the baguette slices with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and toast on a baking sheet for 8 minutes
2. 2minutes until lightly golden and crisp.
3. 3While the bread toasts, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the diced pear, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Sauté for 3 minutes
4. 4minutes until the pear is slightly softened but still holds its shape. Remove from heat.
5. 5Top each toasted crostini with a slice of Brie cheese. Return the crostini to the oven for 2 minutes
6. 6minutes, or until the Brie is just beginning to melt and soften.
7. 7Remove from the oven and immediately top each crostini with a spoonful of the spiced pear mixture and a small piece of torn prosciutto.
8. 8Finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze and a light sprinkle of flaky sea salt and black pepper before serving warm.