Baked Pears

  Posted on September 7, 2009  by Leslie Blythe  2 comments

I adore pears.  One of the best presents one can receive is a box of Harry & David pears.  They are to die for!  Not, that Iwas a hinting for someone to send me a box……. 

A great way to use pears that aren’t quite ripe yet, is to bake them.  There are many ways to do this, but I think, one of the best ways is with Gorgonzola or blue cheese and nuts.  Serve this with a chilled dessert wine that will delight your guests. 

Baked Pears

Serves 4 

2 large pears, such as Bartlett, Bosc, or Anjou
2 Tbs butter, softened
1/2 cup walnut pieces, toasted
3 Tbs brown sugar
1 1/2 Tbs butter, melted
1/3 cup crumbled Gorgonzola or blue cheese

Cut the pears in half and core. If needed, slice about 1/4 inch from rounded sides to make pears sit flat in baking dish.

Bake in a buttered baking dish (9 x 13-inches) at 450˚F, for 25 minutes or until soft and lightly browned.

Meanwhile, combine walnuts, brown sugar and melted butter in a small bowl, stirring to coat nuts. Top pear halves with walnut mixture and cheese.  Broil pears 5 1/2 inches from heat until cheese melts.