Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet and savory with these Baked Pears featuring a medley of fresh berries, crunchy walnuts, a drizzle of honey, and a sprinkle of blue cheese. A delightful dessert or appetizer that captures the essence of fall flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Pears:
- 3 ripe but firm pears (such as Bosc or Anjou), halved and cored
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Berry Mixture:
- 1/2 cup mixed fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons honey, plus extra for drizzling
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Topping:
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish with parchment paper or greasing.
- Prepare Pears: Brush pear halves with lemon juice and place them cut-side up in the dish.
- Make Berry Mixture: Combine berries, walnuts, honey, and cinnamon. Fill each pear with the mixture.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Add Blue Cheese: Top each pear with blue cheese and a drizzle of honey before serving.
Notes
- For a savory twist, add a pinch of sea salt and serve with arugula.
- Substitute goat cheese for a milder flavor.
- Best served warm but also delicious chilled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
