Description
Sumptuous Baked Pears with Berries invite winter comfort onto plates brimming with rich Mediterranean flavors. Warm spices, creamy blue cheese, and sweet honey mingle deliciously, offering you a gourmet experience that celebrates seasonal ingredients with elegant simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Fruits:
- 4 pears, halved and cored
Toppings and Accompaniments:
- 1/2 cup (118 milliliters) mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, etc.)
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) chopped walnuts
- 2 ounces (57 grams) blue cheese, crumbled
Sweeteners and Spices:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) honey
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) cinnamon
Instructions
- Arrange pear halves on a baking sheet, positioning them with cut sides facing upward at 375F (190C).
- Elegantly cascade honey across the pear surfaces, creating a glistening coating.
- Generously dust each pear half with ground cinnamon for aromatic warmth.
- Delicately scatter fresh berries, ensuring even distribution across the pear landscape.
- Sprinkle chopped walnuts over the berries, adding textural complexity and nutty depth.
- Crumble blue cheese atop the prepared pears, allowing subtle pockets of tangy richness.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, roasting for 20-25 minutes until pears transform into tender, caramelized delicacies.
- Watch for the blue cheese to soften and slightly melt, creating an enticing visual and flavor fusion.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to harmonize.
- Serve immediately while warm, presenting a sophisticated balance of sweet, savory, and textural elements.
Notes
- Choose firm, ripe pears that hold their shape well during baking to prevent mushiness and maintain a beautiful presentation.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like goat cheese or feta for alternative flavor profiles if blue cheese isn’t appealing.
- Toast walnuts briefly before adding to enhance their nutty flavor and create a crunchier texture that complements the soft pears.
- Adjust honey quantity based on pear sweetness and personal preference, using less for naturally sweet pears or more for a deeper caramelized finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg