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Baked Pears with Berries, Honey, Walnuts & Blue Cheese

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  • Author: Lily Carter
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20-25 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These baked pears are a delightful combination of sweet, savory, and crunchy flavors. The juicy pears are filled with mixed berries, walnuts, and blue cheese, then drizzled with honey for a delicious finish.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 4 ripe pears, halved and cored
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted (or coconut oil for a vegan option)
  • 1/2 cup mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries)
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped (pumpkin seeds for nut-free)
  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (or vegan cheese)
  • 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for vegan)

Optional:

  • Fresh thyme sprigs

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Prepare the pears: Place the pear halves on a baking dish, cut side up.
  3. Fill the pears: Fill each pear half with mixed berries, walnuts, and blue cheese.
  4. Bake: Drizzle melted butter or coconut oil over the filled pears and bake for about 20-25 minutes until the pears are tender.
  5. Finish: Drizzle honey or maple syrup over the baked pears and garnish with fresh thyme sprigs if desired.

Notes

  • Feel free to customize the recipe by using different types of berries or nuts.
  • For a sweeter version, sprinkle some cinnamon or brown sugar on top before baking.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pear half
  • Calories: Approx. 200 kcal
  • Sugar: Approx. 15 g
  • Sodium: Approx. 100 mg
  • Fat: Approx. 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: Approx. 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: Approx. 25 g
  • Fiber: Approx. 4 g
  • Protein: Approx. 5 g
  • Cholesterol: Approx. 10 mg