Pluot Crostini with Goat Cheese

INGREDIENTS 

¾ lbs ripe pluots (about 1.5 cups), chopped
3 tablespoon honey
4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
zest of half a lemon
½ teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
1/8 teaspoon salt
a pinch of black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

1 French Baguette, sliced
Olive Oil
Goat Cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

 Stir pluots, honey, vinegar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and rosemary in a pot.

Bring to a boil over medium high heat and then simmer for 20 minutes until thick.

Remove from heat and add salt and pepper.

Let cool and add chopped fresh chives.

Use for crostini (see below) or as an accompaniment to grilled meat or chicken.

Crostini

Brush the baguette slices with olive oil and grill until toasted.

Spread with goat cheese, then with pluot jam.