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Gorgonzola & Pear Compote

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Amount: 16 servings

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon butter
2 pears, peeled, seeded, diced (about 2 cups)
½ cup balsamic vinegar
8 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, softened
32 Culinary Circle® Wheat Entertainment Crackers

Directions:

1. In medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add pears and sauté 3-5 minutes or until softened.
2. Add in vinegar and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely.
3. Spread gorgonzola cheese on crackers and top with pear compote. Place crackers on a platter that has been drizzled with the vinegar.
4. Garnish cracker with chives, if desired.

Nutritional Information:
Serving Size 2 crackers; Calories 120; Total Fat 7g; Saturated Fat 3g; Cholesterol 5mg; Sodium 250mg; Carbohydrates 12g; Fiber 0g; Protein 4g


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