Blue Cheese Stuffed Pears (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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3 large Bosc pears
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1-2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
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2 1/2 ounces Danish blue cheese, crumbled
→ Additions
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1/3 cup walnuts, chopped
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3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves removed
→ Finishing Touches
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1-2 tablespoons honey
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1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
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Flaky salt, for garnish
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Slice the pears in half lengthwise and remove the core and seeds. Place in a cast iron skillet or baking dish, cut side up. Drizzle with olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper. Turn the pears cut side down.
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Transfer the pears to the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
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Remove the pears from oven, turn them cut side up and stuff with the crumbled blue cheese, chopped walnuts and thyme leaves. Return to the oven for 8-10 minutes, until the cheese has slightly melted.
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Mix the honey with Aleppo pepper in a small bowl.
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Once the pears are done cooking, transfer to a platter or individual plates and drizzle with the spiced honey. Garnish with flaky salt and extra thyme leaves if desired.
# Notes:
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These pears make an elegant appetizer or side dish for a special dinner.