Prosciutto Crostini on Classic Baguette

Ingredients

• 1 Chabaso Classic Recipe Baguette, sliced horizontally, and then into thirds.

• Olive oil

• 3 Tablespoons butter

• 3 sweet yellow onions, thinly sliced

• 4 pears, washed, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced

• 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar

• 2 Tablespoons maple syrup

• Ricotta cheese

• 3/4 Cup walnuts, toasted and chopped

• 1/4lb thinly sliced prosciutto

Instructions

1.Heat oven to 425°F. Place sliced baguette on foil covered baking sheet, brush bread with olive oil. Bake til golden brown, about 7 minutes.

2. In a large pan, add 2 Tablespoons of the butter, olive oil, and onions to medium-low heat until caramelized, about 20 minutes. Set onions aside in a bowl.

3. Add remaining butter to pan, along with pears. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until tender. Add maple syrup, balsamic, and onions to pan. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. Spread ricotta on toasted baguette, top with pear and onion mixture. Layer on a few slices of prosciutto. Sprinkle chopped walnuts on top.