Description
A delightful sweet and savory dessert featuring ripe pears baked with tart cranberries, crunchy walnuts, and creamy blue cheese, all drizzled with honey for a perfect finish.
Ingredients
- 4 ripe but firm pears, halved and cored
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange pear halves cut-side up in a baking dish just large enough to hold them.
- In a small bowl, mix cranberries, walnuts, blue cheese, and honey until combined.
- Spoon the cranberry mixture evenly over each pear half.
- Drizzle melted butter over the top and sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until pears are tender and filling is bubbly.
- Serve warm, optionally with extra honey or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. For a less tart version, reduce cranberries or add a tablespoon of brown sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American