Video and recipe by Caitlin Latessa-Greene (@ starinfinitefood on social media)
This is an easy fun holiday recipe or side dish.
Ingredients:
For the filling:
- 1 cup chopped gorgonzola cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- For the pears:
- 4 ripe pears, sliced in half then scooped out
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2-3 tbsp hot/spicy honey
- For the toppings:
- Chopped dried cranberries (optional)
- Baby arugula
- Black pepper
- Extra hot honey (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 425.
- Add the cheese, walnuts and thyme one at a time to a cutting board. Chop each item a few times, then continue to add and chop until well combined.
- Add the pears to the baking sheet, season with salt and pepper, then add a couple spoonfuls to each pear half. Add a generous drizzle of hot honey, then bake for 12-16 minutes. Cover if needed.
- Place the pears on a plate, add a small amount of arugula, then some cranberries, if using and black pepper. Add extra honey if you wish.
