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Baked Pears with Cranberries, Honey, Walnuts & Blue Cheese

Indulge in this delightful dessert of baked pears stuffed with cranberries, walnuts, and blue cheese, drizzled with honey for a sweet and savory treat perfect for fall.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Seasonal
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces ripe pears, halved and cored
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
  • 100 grams blue cheese, crumbled
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice or water
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • to taste Fresh thyme leaves or rosemary (optional)
  • to taste Cracked black pepper (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Lightly grease a baking dish to hold the pears.
  3. Arrange the pear halves cut-side up in the dish.
  4. Lightly coat the pears with olive oil or melted butter.
  5. In a small bowl, combine the dried cranberries and chopped walnuts.
  6. Spoon the mixture into the cavities of each pear half.
  7. In another bowl, whisk together the honey, orange juice, and cinnamon, and drizzle half over the pears.
Baking
  1. Bake the pears uncovered for 25–30 minutes until they are tender and slightly caramelized.
  2. Sprinkle blue cheese over the warm pears and return them to the oven to soften for an additional 5–7 minutes.
Serving
  1. Drizzle the remaining honey mixture over the pears and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

Notes

Enjoy warm paired with vanilla ice cream or crème fraîche. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. You can also freeze the pears before baking; wrap them individually in plastic and bake from frozen, adjusting cooking time as needed.