Pancetta Crisps With Goat Cheese and Pear

Ingredients

• 1  purée of usa bartlett pear 
• 4 oz goat cheese crumbled
• 6 servings honey 
• 0.3 lb pancetta thin
• 6 servings freshly cracked pepper 
• 6 servings garnish: thyme sprigs fresh

Equipment

• baking sheet
• paper towels
• oven
• wire rack
• aluminum foil
• spatula
• apple corer

Directions

1. Arrange pancetta slices in a single layer on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet.
2. Bake at 450 for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden.
3. Transfer to a paper towel-lined wire rack using a spatula.
4. Let stand 10 minutes or until crisp.
5. Core pear with an apple corer.
6. Cut pear crosswise into 12 thin rings. Arrange on a serving platter. Top evenly with pancetta and goat cheese; sprinkle with pepper.
7. Drizzle with honey just before serving.
8. Garnish, if desired.