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Baked Pears with Berries, Honey, Walnuts & Blue Cheese

A delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors, this dish celebrates the natural sweetness of pears with a crunch from walnuts and a tangy kick from blue cheese. Perfect for dessert or as a fancy side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 3 pieces ripe pears (Bosc or Bartlett), halved and cored Choose ripe pears for the best flavor and tenderness.
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 cup mixed berries (such as blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries) Feel free to experiment with different berries.
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped For a nut-free version, leave out the walnuts.
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled You can swap for goat cheese if desired.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Place the halved pears in a baking dish, cut side up.
  3. Drizzle the melted butter and honey over the pears.
  4. Scatter the mixed berries and chopped walnuts around and on top of the pears.
  5. Sprinkle the crumbled blue cheese over the pears.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the pears are tender.
Serving
  1. Serve warm as a dessert or side dish, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C).