Pear and Prosciutto Bruschetta

We found this recipe in our book: "Weber's Time to Grill".  It is a phenomenal appetizer!  I want to make it again for more people because it is so good.

Image by Jason Hedlund

Ingredients:
2 ripe pears, such as Bosc, about 3/4 pound total
1 Tbsp lemon juice
olive oil
1 baguette, cut into 20 slices
4 thin slices prosciutto
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
3 Tbsp honey

Directions:
1.  Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium heat (350F-450F).
2.  Peel the pears, cut them into quarters, and cor them.  Put the pears in a medium bowl, add the lemon juice, and toss to coat.  Lightly brush the pears on all sides with oil.
3.  Lightly brush one side of each baguette slice with oil.
4.  Brush the cooking grates clean.  Grill the pears over direct medium heat, with the lid closed as much as possible, until crisp tender, 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally.  Remove from the grill and cut each pear quarter into about eight slices.
5.  Grill the baguette slices and prosciutto over direct medium heat, with the lid open, until the bread is lightly toasted (grill one side only) and the prosciutto is crisp, 1 to 2 minutes.  Remove from the grill and chop the prosciutto.
6.  In a small bowl combine the ricotta and blue cheese.  Spread about 1 Tbsp of the cheese mixture on the grilled side of each baguette slice.  Place about three pear slices on top of the cheese and add some chopped prosciutto.  Finish with a drizzle of honey.  Enjoy!

Jason's Rating: 9.5/10
Beth's Rating: 9/10
Jeff's Rating: 9.5/10
Krista's Rating: 9/10

Nutrition:
900 calories
14g fat (5g saturated)
32mg cholesterol
2000mg sodium
150g carbohydrates
3g fiber
15g sugar
32g protein