Roasted Pears with Blue Cheese, Walnuts and Honey
Discover the delightful Roasted Pears with Blue Cheese, Walnuts, and Honey Recipe that blends sweet and savory flavors perfectly—try it today!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 ripe but firm pears (Bartlett, Anjou, or Bosc)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese (or Gorgonzola for milder flavor)
- ¼ cup toasted walnuts (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons honey (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Wash the pears and slice them in half lengthwise, removing the cores.
- In a bowl, combine melted butter and lemon juice; dip each pear half in this mixture.
- Place pear halves cut side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with blue cheese and walnuts.
- Drizzle honey over each pear half.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until tender and golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving; garnish with fresh thyme if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg