Crostini with Pear, Parmesan, and Caramelized Shallots
Description
Spread a symphony of Bartlett pears, caramelized shallots, and thyme over garlicky, toasted baguette to make a gourmet appetizer crostini.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 tablespoon olive oil, divided, or to taste
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2 large shallots, chopped, or more to taste
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1 firm Bartlett pear, chopped, or more to taste
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2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 baguette
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1 clove garlic, halved
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5 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
1
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.
2
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.
3
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
4
Slice baguette into rounds. Rub with garlic and brush with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Place on a baking sheet.
5
Toast in the preheated oven until golden, 8 to 10 minutes.
6
Top baguette rounds with shallot mixture and Parmesan cheese.
7
Turn oven's broiler on. Return crostini to oven and broil until golden and bubbly, 1 to 2 minutes.