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Baked Pears with Honeyed Figs, Walnuts & Blue Cheese Crumble

A delightful dish that perfectly straddles the line between dessert and appetizer, featuring sweet baked pears, honeyed figs, walnuts, and creamy blue cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Seasonal
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 pieces ripe but firm Bosc pears, halved and cored Choose pears that are ripe but still firm for best texture.
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon honey Feel free to increase for a sweeter option.
  • 1 cup honeyed figs, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Can be substituted with almond slices.
  • 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled Can be swapped for feta or goat cheese.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Halve and core the Bosc pears.
  3. Arrange the pear halves cut side up in a baking dish.
  4. Drizzle melted butter and honey on top of the pears.
  5. Add honeyed figs and chopped walnuts evenly across the pears.
  6. Crumble blue cheese generously over the mixture.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until pears are fork-tender.
  2. Serve warm, enjoying the beautiful blend of flavors.

Notes

If you want a different flavor, consider adding cinnamon or nutmeg, or mixing in cranberries or pomegranate seeds for a pop of acidity.