Viva Madrid Red Wine Pear And Blue Cheese Toasts

1. 1

   Preheat over to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Simmer wine, sugar and lemon juice and mix for about 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Cut up pears into thin half moon slices.

4. 4

   Simmer pears in wine until liquid begins to thicken slightly. You want a syrupy consistency, not molasses.

5. 5

   Cut half of the baguette into slices (cut at an angle gives you wider slices).

6. 6

   Grease a baking pan to fit the slices.

7. 7

   Smear a layer of blue cheese on top of each piece of bread.

8. 8

   Using tongs, gently place 2 poached pear slices on each piece of bread.

9. 9

   Bake for 15 minutes, or until bread looks lightly toasted.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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