Ingredients
- 1 baguette
- olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 1 lb dark sweet cherries, pitted and chopped
- 1Tbsp honey
- 1tsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme, divided
- 8 oz creamy goat cheese
- 1/4 cup toasted pecan pieces
- zest of a lemon (about 1 Tbsp)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 180 C.
- Cut baguette into diagonal slices and place on a sheet pan. Brush lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until lightly browned and crisp.
- In a sauce pan over medium-low heat, combine cherries, honey, balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp thyme and a pinch of salt and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and let cool.
- To assemble, spread a layer of goat cheese on each baguette slice and top with a spoonful of cherries. Sprinkle with pecans, thyme and lemon zest.
- Serve immediately. Makes 18 crostini.