Honey-Rosemary Cherries and Blue Cheese Crostini

Ingredients

• 1 shallot, thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 (12-oz.) package frozen dark, sweet pitted cherries, thawed
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups loosely packed arugula
• 16 (1/4-inch-thick) ciabatta bread slices, toasted
• 1 (8-oz.) wedge blue cheese, thinly sliced*
• Garnish: freshly ground pepper

Preparation

1. 1. Sauté shallot in hot oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. Add cherries (and any liquid in package) and next 5 ingredients. Cook, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes or until thickened. Let stand 10 minutes.
2. 2. Divide arugula among toasted bread slices. Top each with cherry mixture and 1 blue cheese slice. Garnish, if desired.
3. *Manchego or goat cheese may be substituted.