Gorgonzola Bruschetta with Crisp Apple Slices

¹⁄³ cup crumbled Gorgonzola or other type of blue cheese 
1½ teaspoons butter, softened 
1 teaspoon brandy or cognac
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 1-inch-thick diagonal slices French bread (about 1 ounce each) 
2 cloves garlic, halved 
1 medium Granny Smith apple, cut into 8 wedges

Coat a grill or grill pan with cooking spray. Combine the cheese, butter, brandy, and pepper in a small bowl, stirring until well blended. Arrange the bread on the grill, and cook for 2 minutes on each side, or until slightly brown. Remove bread, and rub the cut sides of the garlic over one side of each bread slice. Spread 2 teaspoons of the cheese mixture on top of each. Serve with two apple wedges apiece.
Makes 4 servings.