This sophisticated appetizer will elevate any family meal. It combines sweet pears, rich honey, and crunchy pecans into a tantalizing appetizer that will keep you coming back for more. The best thing about this recipe is that it is easy to make. All it takes is a few simple ingredients and a little bit of creativity to make your own pear, honey, and pecan crostini appetizers.
Pear, Honey, and Pecan Crostini Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 French Baguette, sliced at an angle
- 4 Pears, thinly sliced
- Olive Oil, to taste
- Honey, to taste
- ½ cup Roasted Pecans, roughly chopped
- Brie Cheese, optional
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Slice your baguette and place them onto a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
- Brush both sides of the bread with some olive oil.
- Bake the bread for approximately 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, slice up the pears.
- Once the bread is done and slightly cooled, start assembling the crostini.
- Add a slice of brie on each of the toasted bread slices (if you are choosing to include brie).
- Next, place a few thin slices of pear on the pear, honey, and pecan crostinis.
- Drizzle some honey and sprinkle chopped pecans on top.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Keep an eye on the bread while it bakes, it can quickly go from perfectly crisp to burnt if you’re not careful.
- Feel free to use walnuts instead of pecans to make this crostini appetizer.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 259mg | Potassium: 223mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg
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