Honey-Roasted Pears with Blue Cheese, Walnuts, and Thyme

Roasted pears bring together sweet and savory flavors in a dish that feels elegant without requiring complicated preparation.
It offers steady energy while remaining light but satisfying.
As the pears roast, they become tender and naturally sweeter, creating the perfect base for tangy blue cheese.
Crunchy walnuts add texture while fresh thyme brings a subtle earthy aroma.
A warm honey drizzle finishes the dish with just enough sweetness to balance the bold cheese.
Perfect as an appetizer, brunch dish, light dessert, or addition to a holiday table.

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Honey-Roasted Pears with Blue Cheese, Walnuts, and Thyme

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Make these honey-roasted pears in just 35 minutes with blue cheese, walnuts, and fresh thyme. A simple sweet-and-savory dish perfect for appetizers, brunch, holidays, or entertaining.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 299

Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 4 ripe but firm pears
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
• 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbled
• 1/3 cup walnuts roughly chopped
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves plus extra for garnish
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Pinch of salt

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Cooking Instructions

 

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Cut the pears in half lengthwise and carefully remove the cores with a spoon or melon baller.
3. Arrange the pear halves cut-side up in a baking dish.
4. Brush lightly with olive oil or melted butter and drizzle with lemon juice.
5. Sprinkle with a small pinch of salt, black pepper, and half of the fresh thyme.
6. Roast for 15-20 minutes until the pears begin to soften but still hold their shape.
7. Remove from the oven and fill the center of each pear with crumbled blue cheese and chopped walnuts.
8. Return to the oven for another 5 minutes, until the cheese softens and the walnuts are lightly toasted.
9. Transfer the roasted pears to a serving platter and drizzle with honey.
10. Garnish with the remaining fresh thyme and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 299kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 219mgPotassium: 310mgFiber: 6gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 287IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 119mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Choose pears that are ripe but still firm so they maintain their shape while roasting.
Bosc and Anjou pears work especially well for baking.
Toast the walnuts beforehand for an even deeper nutty flavor.
Goat cheese or feta can replace blue cheese for a milder variation.
Serve over arugula or mixed greens to turn the roasted pears into a light salad.

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