Description
A delightful medley of roasted pears, tangy goat cheese, and a luscious maple walnut drizzle that evokes comfort and warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe pears, halved and cored
- 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the pears by placing them on a baking sheet, drizzling with olive oil, and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Bake the pears for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- Toast the walnuts in a small skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes.
- Create the maple walnut drizzle by adding maple syrup to the toasted walnuts.
- Top the pears with crumbled goat cheese and drizzle the walnut mixture over them.
- Serve warm as an appetizer or dessert.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare the pears and toast the walnuts in advance. Allow them to warm before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg