Crostini with Roasted Pears: A Classic Autumn Dish to Reinvent! The crostini with roasted pears are a tasty and easy-to-prepare appetizer, perfect for any occasion. The sweetness of the pears, caramelized by the heat of the oven, perfectly matches the crunchiness of the toasted bread, creating an irresistible contrast of textures and flavors. Let’s discover together how to make this delicious recipe!
Ingredients and Preparation
To prepare the crostini with roasted pears, you will need a few simple ingredients: rustic bread, pears, butter, brown sugar, and any toppings you prefer (cheeses, cold cuts, nuts, honey). Slice the pears, coat them with melted butter, brown sugar, and a sprinkle of spices to taste (cinnamon, ginger). Place the pear slices on a baking sheet and bake them until they are soft and caramelized. Meanwhile, toast the bread and prepare the other ingredients; their preparation is quick and easy, and the result is always guaranteed. Try this recipe and be captivated by its goodness!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
- Energy 542.14 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 33.28 (g) of which sugars 7.00 (g)
- Proteins 24.73 (g)
- Fat 34.12 (g) of which saturated 19.06 (g)of which unsaturated 8.84 (g)
- Fibers 3.68 (g)
- Sodium 893.36 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 145 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 3 pears (small)
- 1 rustic bread
- 2 tbsp butter
- 10.5 oz goat cheese (or spreadable ricotta)
- 1 sprig thyme
- to taste nuts
- to taste honey
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Tools
Tips for purchasing the tools used:
- Baking papers Cuki Baking Paper in sheets 13 x 15 inches – 25 sheets – 1 pack
- Baking trays HaWare – Baking tray, stainless steel, set of 2 pieces, 15.7 x 11.8 x 1 inch, rectangular, for baking and serving, non-toxic and healthy, easy to clean and dishwasher safe
- Cutting board IPEA Rectangular Wooden Cutting Board for Vegetables, Fruits, Salami – Multi-Purpose Kitchen Board for Cutting and Serving Appetizers, Bread, Vegetables, Cheese – Bamboo Tray with Loop
Steps
Let’s start by preheating the oven to 350°F. Wash the pears and cut vertical slices with a thickness of 1/4 inch. Remove the core and seeds. Place the pear slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, brush them with the mixture of melted butter and pepper or olive oil and pepper. Brush the pears both underneath and on top and bake at 350°F for 25 minutes.
For the bruschetta: toast the bread or place it in the oven with the pears for 10 minutes on a lower rack. To make them tastier, brush with a little olive oil and a pinch of salt, and rub them with a garlic clove. Work the goat cheese or chosen cheese with a fork to make it softer. Spread it on the crispy bread
Place the roasted pears on top of the crostini with cheese and sprinkle with salt and thyme leaves. Complete with some chopped nuts, to make it even tastier, drizzle a little honey on top
Variations, presentation of crostini with roasted pears
Crostini with roasted pears are a very versatile appetizer, which you can customize according to your tastes. You can add chopped nuts, cheese flakes, or a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. For a more elegant presentation, you can arrange the crostini on a wooden board and decorate them with thyme or rosemary leaves.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Why Choose Crostini with Roasted Pears?
Crostini with roasted pears are a versatile and customizable dish. You can serve them as an appetizer for an aperitif, as a side dish for a main course, or as a light snack. Moreover, they are perfect for those who love autumn flavors and for those looking for an alternative to the usual cheeses and cold cuts.
