Caramelized Pear Bruschetta

• 1 whole-grain baguette, sliced into rounds
• 2 tablespoons Della Terra Butter Olive Oil
• 2 ripe pears, chopped 
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• pinch of nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons Della Terra Honey Ginger Balsamic
• 1/2 cup mascarpone
• 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
• 1 teaspoon local unpasteurized honey

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400. Lay baguette rounds on a baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and toasted. Set aside.

2. Heat a skillet over medium-low heat and add Butter Olive Oil. Add pears, then sprinkle with salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Allow to caramelize slowly – for about 10-15 minutes. Once pears have caramelized, add Honey Ginger White Balsamic and cook for 1-2 minutes to reduce. 

3. Spread baguette rounds with mascarpone. Top with caramelized pear, chopped walnuts, and drizzle with honey. Serve warm or cool. 

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Makes: 4 – 6 servings