Irresistibly Sweet Roasted Pears with Blue Cheese & Walnuts

Delight in Roasted Pears with Blue Cheese & Walnuts, a quick and elegant dish perfect for any gathering.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 210

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pears

4 ripe pears (Bartlett, Anjou, or Bosc) avoid overripe ones
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice to prevent oxidation
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted can be omitted for dairy-free

For the Topping

¼ cup crumbled blue cheese Gorgonzola is a good substitute
¼ cup toasted walnuts, chopped can substitute with pecans
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup for drizzling

For Optional Flavor Enhancements

½ teaspoon cinnamon optional
fresh thyme for garnish

Equipment

Oven
Baking sheet
parchment paper
Knife
Spoon
Measuring Spoons

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Carefully slice the pears in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
Arrange the halved pears cut-side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Brush the cut sides with melted butter and squeeze fresh lemon juice over them.
Roast the pears for 20-25 minutes until tender and caramelized.
Flip each pear half so the cut side is facing up again and drizzle with lemon juice.
Sprinkle the blue cheese over the pears, add chopped walnuts, and drizzle with honey.
Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
Remove from oven, let cool slightly, and garnish with thyme before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover pears in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in the oven.

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