Pear and Gorgonzola Crostini

Sweet, salty, and elegant, these balance the heavier party foods beautifully. Pears keep things safely away from peach and apple territory while still feeling perfectly autumnal.

Makes 16 crostini · 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 baguette, sliced into 16 rounds
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 ripe pears, thinly sliced
• 4 oz gorgonzola, crumbled
• 3 tablespoons honey
• Cracked black pepper

Instructions

1. Heat the oven to 400°F. Brush the baguette slices with olive oil and toast 8 to 10 minutes, until golden at the edges.
2. Top each toast with 2 to 3 pear slices and a crumble of gorgonzola.
3. Return to the oven 3 to 4 minutes, just until the cheese softens.
4. Drizzle with honey, finish with cracked pepper, and serve warm.