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Roasted Pears Appetizer Recipe
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Stuffed Roasted Pears with Bacon, Blue Cheese & Walnuts

Be sure to serve this Stuffed Roasted Pears Appetizer on a bed of arugula to add vibrant color to your festive dinner table.
Course Appetizers & Starters
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6
Calories 262kcal
Author Michelle Ordever

Ingredients

  • 3 oz 85g blue cheese, crumbled
  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon cooked crispy and crumbled
  • cup walnuts finely chopped
  • 3 large Bartlett or Williams pears
  • 3 Tbsp honey divided
  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 3 cups fresh arugula rocket

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas 6.
  • Combine the blue cheese, crispy bacon, and chopped walnuts in a medium bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.


    Pear Stuffing Mixture
  • Cut the pears in half from stem to bottom and carefully scoop out seeds and inside flesh with a spoon to create a cavity. Do not cut all the way through to the outside while doing so.


  • Carefully slice off a small section on the backside, as shown, so the pear halves will sit flat while baking. Place in a baking dish and set aside.


    Back of Pear
  • Roughly chop the removed pear flesh and add to the blue cheese mixture. Stir to combine and set aside.
  • Drizzle the inside of the pears with half the honey and place the baking dish in the center of the preheated oven. Roast for 30 minutes, then remove the baking dish from the oven.
  • Divide the blue cheese mixture equally between the pear halves and drizzle with the remaining honey. Return the baking dish to the oven for another 15 minutes, or until the blue cheese is completely melted and the pears are fork-tender.


    Stuffed Pears
  • While the pears are roasting, heat the vinegar in a small skillet set over medium heat. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently until the vinegar thickens and is reduced to 1/3 of its original volume. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Remove baking dish from oven and cool slightly. Divide the arugula between six serving plates and top each with a stuffed pear. Drizzle with the warm balsamic glaze and serve immediately. Enjoy!




    Roasted Stuffed Pear on Bed of Arugula
  • Roasted Pears Appetizer Recipe

Notes

  1. Tip: For best results, place the bacon on a plate lined with paper towels. Top with additional paper towels and microwave for approximately 4 minutes, or just until crispy. Actual time will vary by unit, so check after two minutes and adjust final cook time accordingly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 311mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 27g