Easy Balsamic Strawberry Crostini

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"These were incredible! Such a pretty summer appetizer, and so easy too!"

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½ cup strawberries 5 tbsp. ricotta ½ baguette 2 tsp. brown sugar ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 1 tsp. lemon zest

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Easy Balsamic Strawberry Crostini

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1.

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2.

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3.

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4.

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5.

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6.

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7.

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8.

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