Roasted Pears with Blue Cheese, Walnuts, and Figs

Name: Roasted Pears with Blue Cheese, Walnuts, and Figs
Prep time: PT15 minutesM
Cook time: PT25 to 30 minutesM
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 4 firm Bosc or Bartlett pears, halved and cored; 3 tbsp (45 ml) fresh lemon juice; 1 cup (125 g) blue cheese (Danish Blue, Gorgonzola, or Stilton); ¼ cup (30 g) walnuts; ¼ cup (3 pieces) dried figs, diced; 1 tsp (2 g) fresh thyme, minced; ½ tsp (1 g) fresh rosemary, minced; ¼ cup (50 g) Redpath® Golden Yellow Sugar; 3 tbsp (45 ml) apple cider vinegar; 3 tbsp (42 g) butter, melted; ¼ tsp (1 g) fine sea salt; ¼ tsp (2 g) black pepper

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In search of a unique appetizer or side dish? Not only are these roasted pears visually stunning, but theyre packed with bold yet complementary flavours. Be prepared to get hooked.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

25 to 30 minutes

Servings

4 firm Bosc or Bartlett pears, halved and cored 4 firm Bosc or Bartlett pears, halved and cored
3 tbsp (45 ml) fresh lemon juice 3 tbsp (45 ml) fresh lemon juice
1 cup (125 g) blue cheese (Danish Blue, Gorgonzola, or Stilton) 1 cup (125 g) blue cheese (Danish Blue, Gorgonzola, or Stilton)
¼ cup (30 g) walnuts ¼ cup (30 g) walnuts
¼ cup (3 pieces) dried figs, diced ¼ cup (3 pieces) dried figs, diced
1 tsp (2 g) fresh thyme, minced 1 tsp (2 g) fresh thyme, minced
½ tsp (1 g) fresh rosemary, minced ½ tsp (1 g) fresh rosemary, minced
¼ cup (50 g) Redpath® Golden Yellow Sugar ¼ cup (50 g) Redpath® Golden Yellow Sugar
3 tbsp (45 ml) apple cider vinegar 3 tbsp (45 ml) apple cider vinegar
3 tbsp (42 g) butter, melted 3 tbsp (42 g) butter, melted
¼ tsp (1 g) fine sea salt ¼ tsp (1 g) fine sea salt
¼ tsp (2 g) black pepper ¼ tsp (2 g) black pepper

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400℉ (200℃).

Step 2

Slice a thin portion off of the rounded sides of each pear so that pears can sit in baking dish without wobbling.

Step 3

To prevent browning, toss halved, and cored pears with lemon juice.

Step 4

In a small bowl gently toss blue cheese, walnuts, dried figs, thyme, and rosemary together. Set aside.

Step 5

In a small bowl whisk together the apple cider vinegar, sugar, melted butter, salt, and pepper. Pour vinegar mixture over pears and toss to ensure fruit is evenly coated.

Step 6

Fill each pear with the blue cheese mixture, and place into baking dish. Spoon the leftover vinegar mixture over pears.

Step 7

Place baking dish into preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Halfway through the cooking period, baste the pears with a spoon, with the vinegar sauce.