Gluten-Free JOC Appetizer: Pear and Blue Cheese Crostini

Ingredients:

4 slices gluten-free baguette or French bread
2 ripe pears, thinly sliced
1/2 cup gluten-free blue cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon gluten-free olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional, for garnish)
Salt and black pepper to taste
1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional, for added crunch)
Fresh arugula leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Place the gluten-free baguette or French bread slices on a baking sheet.
Brush each slice with a little gluten-free olive oil.
Toast the bread in the preheated oven for about 5-7 minutes or until it's crisp and lightly browned.
Remove the toasted bread from the oven and let it cool slightly.
Arrange the thinly sliced pears on top of each toasted bread slice.
Sprinkle crumbled gluten-free blue cheese over the pears.
Drizzle honey over the pears and blue cheese.
If desired, sprinkle fresh thyme leaves, salt, and black pepper on top.
Optionally, add chopped pecans for added crunch and fresh arugula leaves for garnish.
Serve these delightful Gluten-Free Pear and Blue Cheese Crostini as an elegant appetizer (joc appetizer) at your next gathering. Enjoy!