Balsamic-Glazed Pear And Goat Cheese Crostini

• 2 USA Pears
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 24 baguette rounds, toasted
• 1/2 cup spreadable goat cheese
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted*
• Ground black pepper, if desired

1. Slice pears stem side up into 12 quarter-inch width vertical planks. Cut large slices in half lengthwise for a total of 48 slices.
2. Heat vinegar, butter, and honey in large frying pan over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until reduced by half, about 2 tablespoons. Add pear slices and continue cooking for 1 minute, turning once.
3. Place 2 pear slices on each baguette round and top with 1 teaspoon goat cheese. Sprinkle almonds over cheese and garnish with fresh pepper, if desired.
4. *To toast almonds, place in heavy frying pan and toast over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes or until tan with toasted aroma.

balsamic vinegar, butter, honey, baguette, goat cheese, slivered almonds, ground black pepper

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/balsamic-glazed-pear-and-goat-cheese-crostini-51220610 (may not work)