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Baked Gorgonzola Pear halves topped with melted blue cheese, toasted walnuts, fresh thyme, and golden honey drizzle served in a white ceramic dish

Baked Gorgonzola Pear with Plum Jam and Walnuts

Sweet, savory, and elegant - this Baked Gorgonzola Pear with Plum Jam and Walnuts combines juicy baked pear, creamy Gorgonzola, plum jam, honey, thyme, and toasted walnuts for a quick, stunning fall appetizer.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 (1 half pear each)
Course: Appetizer, lunch
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Bartlett pear
  • A few small pieces of Gorgonzola
  • 2 tsp plum jam
  • Fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp toasted walnuts chopped

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C).
  2. Cut pear lengthwise in half and scoop out the center with a spoon.
  3. Arrange pear halves, cut side up, in a baking dish.
  4. Add plum jam, Gorgonzola, and thyme on top.
  5. Drizzle lightly with honey.
  6. Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden and cheese is slightly melted.
  7. Top with toasted walnuts and a little extra honey before serving.
  8. Enjoy warm and melty!

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