Crostini with Pear, Parmesan, and Caramelized Shallots

Spread a symphony of Bartlett pears, caramelized shallots, and thyme over garlicky, toasted baguette to make a gourmet appetizer crostini.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 17 mins
• Total Time: 42 mins
• Calories: 188 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 5 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
• 1 baguette
• 1 clove garlic, halved
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided, or to taste
• 2 large shallots, chopped, or more to taste
• 1 firm Bartlett pear, chopped, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 2

Heat butter and 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in shallots. Cook and stir until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let cool, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 3

Combine pears, 1 teaspoon olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper with the shallots; stir until evenly mixed. Cover and refrigerate shallot mixture for about 2 hours.

Step 4

Slice baguette into rounds. Rub with garlic and brush with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Place on a baking sheet.

Step 5

Toast in the preheated oven until golden, 8 to 10 minutes.

Step 6

Top baguette rounds with shallot mixture and Parmesan cheese.

Step 7

Turn oven's broiler on. Return crostini to oven and broil until golden and bubbly, 1 to 2 minutes.