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

Method

1. Preheat 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. minutes until lightly golden and crisp.
3. While 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. minutes until the pear is slightly softened but still holds its shape. Remove from heat.
5. Top each toasted crostini with a slice of Brie cheese. Return the crostini to the oven for 2 minutes
6. minutes, or until the Brie is just beginning to melt and soften.
7. Remove from the oven and immediately top each crostini with a spoonful of the spiced pear mixture and a small piece of torn prosciutto.
8. Finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze and a light sprinkle of flaky sea salt and black pepper before serving warm.