Blackberry Bruschetta

Ingredients

French baguette

1, sliced into 1/2-inch thick slices

Olive oil

2 tablespoons, for drizzling

Salt

to taste

Black pepper

to taste

Fresh basil leaves

1/4 cup, chopped

Goat cheese

4 ounces, softened

Blackberries

1 cup, divided (1/2 cup mashed and 1/2 cup whole)

Honey

1 tablespoon

Balsamic glaze

2 tablespoons

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch thick slices and arrange them on a baking sheet.
3. Drizzle the baguette slices with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
4. Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the bread is toasted and crispy, watching closely to avoid burning.
5. While the bread is baking, place half of the blackberries in a bowl and gently mash them with a fork, leaving some chunky for texture.
6. Once the baguette slices are toasted, spread a generous layer of goat cheese on each slice.
7. Top the goat cheese with a spoonful of the mashed blackberries, followed by whole blackberries and chopped basil leaves.
8. Drizzle each bruschetta with balsamic glaze and honey, adding a pinch of salt and black pepper to taste.
9. Serve immediately, garnished with additional basil if desired, and enjoy the delightful combination of flavors!