Decadent Roasted Pears with Blue Cheese & Walnuts Unveiled

This recipe for Roasted Pears with Blue Cheese & Walnuts combines sweet, caramelized pears with tangy blue cheese and crunchy walnuts.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pears

4 pieces Pears Use firm varieties like Bartlett or Anjou.
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Prevents oxidation.

For the Topping

1 cup Blue Cheese Can substitute with Gorgonzola.
1/2 cup Walnuts Toasted for crunch.
2 tablespoons Honey Can substitute with maple syrup.

For Baking

2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Can be omitted for dairy-free.
1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon Optional.
2 sprigs Fresh Thyme Optional; can substitute with rosemary.

Equipment

Oven
Baking Sheet
Parchment paper
Pastry Brush

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Gather your ingredients while it heats.
Halve the pears lengthwise and remove the seeds. Arrange cut side up on a lined baking sheet.
Melt unsalted butter and brush it on the cut sides of the pears. Squeeze lemon juice over them.
Roast pears in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, checking for tenderness.
Carefully flip the pears and drizzle with more lemon juice.
Sprinkle blue cheese and walnuts over the warm pears.
Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
Serve warm, garnished with fresh thyme if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This recipe allows for ingredient substitutions to accommodate various dietary needs.

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