
St.-André Cheese with Ginger Pears
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. firm but ripe pears, peeled, cored and cut
  into 1/2-inch pieces - 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 3 Tbs. cider vinegar
- 1/4 tsp. ground cardamom
- 3 Tbs. finely chopped crystallized ginger
- 1 wedge (3/4 lb.) St.-André cheese, at room
  temperature - About 30 baguette slices, each 1/2 inch thick
Directions:
Arrange the bowl of ginger pears and the wedge of cheese on a platter. Accompany with the bread slices. Diners spread the cheese on the bread and top with the warm or room-temperature pears.