Step 1 Preheat the grill pan.

Step 2 Slice baguette into 16 diagonal slices and place onto the pan for about 2 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 3 Flip the baguette slices and grill for another 2 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Step 4 Pour balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan and stir in the sugar.

Step 5 Boil vinegar mixture over medium heat for about 10 minutes or until reduced to ½ cup. Remove from heat.

Step 6 Gently stir in the blackberries. Try to keep them from breaking apart.

Step 7 Set aside blackberry mixture to cool.

Step 8 Add 1/2 slice of smoked ham to crostini, top with slice of Montagnolo cheese followed by poached blackberry.

Step 9 Drizzle with honey and add a sprig of thyme to decorate.

Step 10 Enjoy with a glass of red wine from the DukesHill collection.