Total time: 34 min • Prep: 15 min • Cook: 18 min • Serves: 18 • Difficulty: Easy

With a delicious blend of sweet, salty and savory, these beautiful one-bite appetizers are sure to impress friends at a dinner party or game night. Only 15 minutes of hands-on prep work make these easy to prepare at the last minute when guests are expected any minute. If Bosc pears are not available, look for D'Anjou pears. Because the pears with be roasted, purchase more firm fruit so they can withstand the roasting without falling apart. Add even more interest to your platter with a red and green pears on alternating polenta rounds. A quick dash of salt over the polenta will further accentuate the sweetness of the pears against the earthy cheese and creamy polenta. Finishing the dish with toasted pecans makes these pick-up treats the perfect bite of fall flavors.