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Pear, ricotta and chestnut bruschetta

Pear, ricotta and chestnut bruschetta

This super-easy veggie starter is simple to pull together and is packed with wonderfully sweet, festive flavours

Serves
2

Ingredients

  • M&S Collection sourdough, cut into 4 thick slices
  • A handful whole chestnuts
  •  1 tub (250g) ricotta
  •  Knob butter 
  • 3 pears 
  • Honey, for drizzling 
  • Thyme, for garnishing

Method

  1. Toast the slices of sourdough. 
  2. Crumble the chestnuts into a bowl and add the ricotta. Season with salt and lots of black pepper, then stir to combine. 
  3. In a large frying pan, melt the butter over a medium heat. 
  4. Cut the pears into wedges and add to the pan along with a drizzle of honey.
  5. Cook the pears for a few minutes, until caramelised. 
  6. Spread the ricotta mix on top of the toast, then spoon over the pears.
  7. Finish with a drizzle of honey and fresh thyme leaves.