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Elegant Blue Cheese Stuffed Pears Recipe

Elegant Blue Cheese Stuffed Pears Recipe

Discover the delicious balance of sweet Bosc pears and rich blue cheese in this Elegant Blue Cheese Stuffed Pears Recipe.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large Bosc pears halved
  • 1–2 tsp olive oil for drizzling
  • 2 1/2 oz blue cheese crumbled
  • 1/3 cup walnuts chopped
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme removed from the stem
  • 1–2 tbsp honey for drizzling
  • 1/2 tsp salt for garnish
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper for garnish

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400℉.
  2. Slice the pears in half lengthwise and remove the core and seeds. Place in a cast iron skillet, cut side up. Drizzle with olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper. Turn the pears cut side down.
  3. Transfer the pears to the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
  4. Remove the pears, turn them cut side up and stuff with the blue cheese, walnuts, and thyme. Place back in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes, until the cheese has melted a little.
  5. Mix the honey with Aleppo pepper in a small bowl.
  6. Once the pears are done cooking, transfer to a platter and drizzle with the honey. Garnish with extra thyme if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 4gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Using firm pears ensures they hold their shape during baking. Don't skip seasoning the pears; it enhances their natural sweetness. Let the stuffed pears sit for a few minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.

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