1. Preheat oven broiler.
2. Place bread slices on a baking sheet and brush each piece with olive oil on both sides.
3. Broil about 2minutes, turning at halfway point, until golden brown on both sides.
4. Divide pâté onto toasted baguette slices and top with a wedge of Camembert. Spoon on a little jam and top with a tarragon leaf and a dried cranberry.

CHEF’S SECRET

Substitute the peach jam with fig or apricot jam to explore different fruity flavours.

• Drizzle some honey over the crostini before serving for a touch of complex sweetness.
• Add some chopped toasted hazelnuts or slivered almonds for an extra crunch that contrasts with the soft cheese and pâté.
• Make sure the bread is toasted enough to support the toppings without becoming soggy, guaranteeing a crispy taste experience with every bite.

These Country-Style Pâté, Camembert, and Peach Jam Crostini are a rich, complex taste experience, as rustic flavour meets delicate fruity sweetness. The crostini start with a baguette base, lightly toasted and infused with olive oil, providing the perfectly crispy canvas for the toppings. Peppery country pâté confers a meaty richness that pairs perfectly with the earthy, slightly salty flavour of the creamy, soft camembert. Peach jam lends a sweet and tangy sweetness that balances the more robust flavours of the pâté and cheese, while fresh tarragon adds an aromatic touch of aniseed. As a finishing touch, dried cranberries provide a contrast of textures and a hint of tartness that perfectly complements this harmonious blend of flavours. These crostini are an elegant, satisfying appetizer, perfect for a refined dinner or a festive aperitif.