Description
A delightful dish that perfectly balances sweet, savory, and nutty flavors, ideal for a cozy family dinner or as an appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe pears
- 4 oz goat cheese
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the pears in half and remove the cores. Place them cut-side up on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over the pears and season them with salt and pepper to taste, ensuring they are evenly coated for roasting.
- Roast the pears in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, until they become tender and slightly caramelized.
- In a small pan, toast the walnuts over medium heat until fragrant.
- Add the maple syrup to the toasted walnuts and stir until heated through, creating a warm, syrupy sauce.
- Remove the pears from the oven and top each half with a generous scoop of goat cheese.
- Drizzle the maple walnut mixture over the pears, allowing the sweet syrup to soak into the cheese.
- Garnish with fresh thyme if desired, adding a burst of color and a hint of herbal freshness. Serve warm for the best experience.
Notes
Serve with a light salad, cheese platter, or vanilla ice cream for dessert. Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg