"Keep this recipe in your back pocket to use as your go-to for last-minute company. You can also serve the grapes with chicken or pork in lieu of a sauce. Or toss them in salads...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups halved seedless red grapes
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2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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1 1/2 tablespoons minced shallot
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2 teaspoons olive oil
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1/2 teaspoon light brown sugar
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 (12-oz.) French bread baguette, cut into 15 to 20 (1/2-inch-thick) slices
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3 tablespoons butter, softened
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2 ounces crumbled blue cheese, softened
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1/3 cup chopped toasted pecans
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Garnish: chopped fresh thyme