Tarragon Pesto and Pear Melt Recipe – Sunset Magazine

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups lightly packed rinsed parsley
• 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh tarragon (or 4 teaspoons dried tarragon)
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled
• 3 firm-ripe pears (8 to 9 oz. each)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 baguette (about 10 oz.)
• 1 3/4 cups shredded gruyère cheese
• Fresh-ground pepper