Roasted Pears with Blue Cheese, Walnuts, and Figs
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- 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
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.
