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Baked Pears with Cranberries, Honey, Walnuts & Blue Cheese


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  • Author: Chef Billy
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4

Description

A sweet and savory autumn dessert featuring tender baked pears topped with tart cranberries, crunchy walnuts, and creamy blue cheese, all drizzled with honey.


Ingredients

  • 4 ripe but firm pears, halved and cored
  • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons honey, plus extra for drizzling
  • 2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange pear halves cut-side up in a baking dish.
  2. In a small bowl, mix cranberries, walnuts, melted butter, cinnamon, and salt. Spoon mixture into pear cavities.
  3. Drizzle 2 tablespoons honey over pears. Bake for 25-30 minutes until pears are tender.
  4. Remove from oven, top with crumbled blue cheese, and drizzle with additional honey. Serve warm.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Method: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American