Caramelized Pear and Sage Crostini

Ingredients

• ¼ cup crumbled mild blue cheese
• 6 sage leaves, chopped
• ½ white or whole-wheat baguette
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 ripe Bartlett pears, cored, peeled, and chopped
• 4 tablespoons butter, divided

1. Preheat oven to 375°. Melt 3 tbsp. butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add pears and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pears are soft, about 10 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, cut baguette into 16 slices (1/4 in. thick; see Notes). Spread slices with remaining 1 tbsp. butter and arran...

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