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Roasted Pears with Blue Cheese & Walnuts

Roasted Pears with Blue Cheese & Walnuts: A Cozy Elegant Delight

Elegant Roasted Pears with Blue Cheese & Walnuts combines sweetness, tang, and crunch for a delightful dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pears
  • 4 pieces ripe pears (Bartlett, Anjou, or Bosc) select ripe yet firm to maintain texture
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice adds brightness and prevents oxidation
For the Topping
  • 0.25 cup crumbled blue cheese provides a rich, tangy contrast
  • 0.25 cup toasted walnuts, chopped adds delightful crunch
  • 2 tablespoons honey provides sweetness and a glossy finish
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted enriches the dish and aids in caramelization
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon (optional) enhances warmth
  • fresh thyme (optional) for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare your equipment and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Slice the four ripe pears in half lengthwise, removing the seeds. Arrange pear halves cut side up on the baking sheet.
  3. Coat the cut sides of the pears with melted butter using your pastry brush. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over them.
  4. Roast the pears in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until tender and golden-brown.
  5. Carefully flip the pears cut side up and drizzle with more lemon juice.
  6. Sprinkle crumbled blue cheese onto the warm pear halves, followed by chopped walnuts.
  7. Drizzle honey over the pears before returning them to the oven.
  8. Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and everything melds together.
  9. Garnish with fresh thyme before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ripe but firm pears maintain structure during roasting. Customize with spices or dried fruits for added flavor.

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