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A black plate with four slices of Blue Cheese Bruschetta topped with crumbled cheese, fruit, nuts, and herbs, set on a wooden table with sprigs of fresh thyme scattered around.
Little Figgy Food

Pear Walnut and Blue Cheese Bruschetta

5 from 5 votes
Slow down and enjoy an indulgent and slightly boozy bruschetta, Pear Walnut and Blue Cheese Bruschetta!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 - 6
Course: Appetizers
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup Walnut pieces toasted
  • 1 Red Pear diced into bite size pieces
  • ½ cup dried Cranberries
  • ¼ cup Water
  • 1 tsp Honey
  • 1 tsp fresh Thyme leaves 1/2 tsp dried
  • Pinch of Salt
  • ¼ tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 – 3 tsp Aromatic Bitters
  • ½ cup Rum optional
  • Salemville® Amish Blue Cheese Crumbles
  • Loaf of your favorite Crusty Bread sliced into ½ slices (I used a Cranberry Walnut Country Loaf)

Method
 

  1. In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the Walnuts for about 2 – 3 minutes, remove from heat and set aside.
  2. In a saucepan over medium high heat, add the Pears, Cranberries, Water, Honey, Thyme, Salt and Pepper. Bring to a boil and then turn down the heat to medium low, stirring occasionally. Cook for about 10 minutes, and until most of the liquid has evaporated. Pears should be just softened.
  3. Add in the Toasted Walnuts, Aromatic Bitters and the Rum, cook for an additional 2 – 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside until ready to serve.
  4. You can toast the bread in the oven at 350°F for about 8 – 10 minutes or until starting to turn golden. Alternatively, you can pop them in the toaster, and toast to your liking.
To Assemble:
  1. Top off the toasted Bread with the Pears and Walnuts mixture, top off with a few crumbles of the Salemville® Amish Blue Cheese Crumbles and you’re all set.
  2. Serve and Enjoy!

Notes

The Rum is completely optional (no substitution needed), but adds a layer of spicy flavor that tastes amazing with the Salemville® Amish Blue Cheese.

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