Balsamic Grape Crostini

Prep Time: 10 minutes           Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Equipment:
oven
medium mixing bowl
baking sheet
knife
cutting board
measuring cups and spoons
Servings: 12 servings              Serving Size: 2 slices

Ingredients:
1 (12 oz.) French bread baguette, (1/2 inch thick) slices
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon of salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon light brown sugar
4 cups seedless red grapes
1 cup goat cheese
¼ cup rosemary, chopped

Instructions:
1. Preheat broiler.
2. Brush each baguette slice with olive oil and sprinkle salt, pepper, and garlic. Broil for 10 minutes. Remove bread from oven
3. Simmer balsamic vinegar and brown sugar in medium sized skillet over medium-low heat. Add grapes are wilted and vinegar is thick and reduced or for about 10 minutes.
4. Coat each slice with a 1 teaspoon of goat cheese on each slice. Top with grape mixture and garnish with chopped rosemary.

Variations:

• Add chopped pecans or pine nuts to garnish.
• Substitute blue cheese.
• Use a mixture or red and green grapes.
• Add chopped red chili flakes to the grape mixture to add some spice.
• Use thyme instead of rosemary.