Fresh Peach & Goat Cheese Crostini

Here's a great summer appetizer that works perfectly with Colorado peaches:

Ingredients (Makes 12-16 crostini)

• 1 French baguette, sliced ½-inch thick

• 2-3 ripe fresh peaches, thinly sliced

• 8 oz goat cheese, softened

• 2 tbsp honey (plus extra for drizzling)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

• Flaky sea salt

• Freshly ground black pepper

• Optional: balsamic glaze

Instructions

1. Toast the bread

• Heat oven to 400°F.

• Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet.

• Brush lightly with olive oil.

• Bake 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp.

2. Prepare the goat cheese

• Mix goat cheese with 2 tablespoons honey until spreadable.

• If needed, add a teaspoon of milk or cream.

3. Assemble

• Spread a generous layer of goat cheese on each crostini.

• Top with peach slices.

• Sprinkle with basil.

4. Finish

• Drizzle lightly with honey.

• Add a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt.

• Fresh cracked black pepper.

• Optional: a few drops of balsamic glaze.