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
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the pears: Place the pear halves on a baking dish, cut side up.
- Fill the pears: Fill each pear half with mixed berries, walnuts, and blue cheese.
- Bake: Drizzle melted butter or coconut oil over the filled pears and bake for about 20-25 minutes until the pears are tender.
- 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