Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Warm Pear & Raspberry Bruschetta

I came across this fruit bruschetta recipe when I was looking for an appetizer for Book Club this past weekend. Unfortunately, I was under the weather and missed Book Club but figured I had all the ingredients so why not make it anyway. And believe you me, I am so happy I did. I think I'm going to start putting mascarpone on my cinnamon sugar toast on the regular. Overall a fairly simple recipe that is so, so yummy. A must try!



Ingredients
1 teaspoon cinnamon
6 tablespoons sugar
8 slices Italian or French bread, cut diagonally
3 tablespoons butter
2 ripe but firm pears
1 juice of lemon
1/3 cup mascarpone cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup raspberries

Directions
1. Combine cinnamon and sugar in small bowl. Toast bread until golden and spread with 1 tablespoon butter. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon-sugar and spread with mascarpone.

2. Peel, core and slice pears into 3/4-inch thick wedges and toss with lemon juice. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add pears and remaining cinnamon-sugar and cook until caramelized and tender, 10-15 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water and swirl until caramel in pan is saucy.

3. Top toast with sauteed pears, caramel sauce and raspberries.


13 comments:

  1. this looks incredible. i cannot wait to try it out!

    http://missmollyfashions.blogspot.com/

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  2. What kind of camera do you use? Your photos are incredible! Looks so yum!
    ~Christine
    http://readsomethingsmart.blogspot.com/

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    1. I was wondering the same thing! I am thinking about investing in a new camera. I have a friend who has the Canon Rebel T2i and she loves it...

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    2. I have a Nikon D3000 camera and use a 50mm lens. Thanks so much for your sweet comments! xo

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  3. this looks awesome - and your photos are getting amazing!!

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  4. Lovely photos, this looks so delicious, thanks for sharing!
    xx

    Be Frassy

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  5. Looks delicious! I'm definitely gonna give this a whirl!

    http://www.pattyandlo.com/

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  6. Yum yum yum. Looks so good. And your pictures are great!

    Amy

    fashionandbeautyfinds.blogspot.com

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  7. beautiful photos! x

    http://www.the-beautiful-things.com

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  8. That looks delicious, and what a fun take on traditional bruschetta!

    xx

    Erin @ http://www.trufflesnruffles.com/

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  9. This looks amazing I must try it! thanks for sharing!

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