Description
Roasted Pears with Goat Cheese & Maple Walnut Drizzle is an easy recipe that feels perfect for holiday entertaining, brunch boards, elegant appetizer spreads, and cozy food ideas at home. Tender roasted pears, creamy goat cheese, and a warm maple walnut topping come together in a simple yet impressive dish that works as a light starter, seasonal side, or beautiful addition to your appetizer ideas.
Ingredients
2 firm pears, halved and cored
4 ounces goat cheese
1/3 cup walnuts, chopped
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a small baking sheet or baking dish with parchment paper.
2. Cut the pears in half lengthwise and scoop out the cores to create a small hollow in each half.
3. Brush the cut sides of the pears with olive oil and lemon juice.
4. Arrange the pears cut side up on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Sprinkle the pears with salt, black pepper, and fresh thyme.
6. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the pears are tender but still holding their shape.
7. While the pears roast, add the chopped walnuts and maple syrup to a small saucepan over low heat.
8. Stir for 2 to 3 minutes until the walnuts are glossy and lightly coated.
9. Remove the pears from the oven and spoon goat cheese into the center of each pear half.
10. Drizzle the warm maple walnut mixture over the pears.
11. Serve immediately while warm and creamy.
Notes
Use firm-ripe pears like Bosc or Anjou so they keep their shape while roasting.
Add the goat cheese after roasting so it softens gently instead of melting away completely.
Warm the maple walnut topping over low heat only, so the syrup coats the nuts without burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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