🍐 Roasted Pears with Blue Cheese & Walnuts

⏱ Time

25 minutes

🍽 Serves

4

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🧾 Ingredients
• 4 ripe but firm pears, halved and cored
• 1½ tbsp olive oil or melted butter
• Salt & freshly ground black pepper
• ½ cup blue cheese (Gorgonzola or Roquefort), crumbled
• ½ cup walnuts, roughly chopped and lightly toasted
• 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• Fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)

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👨‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Roast the Pears
• Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F.
• Place pears cut-side up on a baking sheet.
• Brush with olive oil or butter, season lightly with salt and pepper.
• Roast 15–18 minutes until tender and lightly caramelized.

2️⃣ Add Toppings
• Remove from oven.
• Sprinkle blue cheese and walnuts over pears.
• Return to oven 5–7 minutes, until cheese softens.

3️⃣ Finish
• Drizzle with honey or maple syrup.
• Garnish with thyme or rosemary.

4️⃣ Serve
• Serve warm as an appetizer, side, or light dessert.

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✨ Serving Ideas
• Over arugula with balsamic glaze
• Alongside roast chicken or pork
• With crusty bread and prosciutto

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🔥 Pro Tips
• Bartlett or Anjou pears work best.
• Toast walnuts for deeper flavor.
• Add a splash of balsamic reduction for extra depth.