The Anti-Inflammatory Baked Pears with Berries Honey Walnuts & Blue Cheese have a delicious balance of tangy and nutty flavors. We prepare these tender baked pears with fresh pears, mixed berries, honey, walnuts, blue cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, cinnamon, ginger, black pepper, thyme, and lemon zest. These tender baked pears have about 285 calories and 29 g of net carbs. The Anti-Inflammatory Baked Pears with Berries Honey Walnuts & Blue Cheese are perfect for breakfast, brunch, light desserts, appetizers, and Mediterranean-inspired eating plans. You can serve these tender baked pears with Greek Yogurt, Whole-Grain Toast, Chia Pudding, Whipped Ricotta, or Fresh Fruit Salad.
STATS:
- Course: Dessert, Breakfast, Brunch, Appetizer
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Diet: Anti-Inflammatory
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Portion Size: 1 pear half
- Cooking Mode: Oven, Baked
- Total Servings: 4
- Difficulty: Easy
- Total Time: 40 minutes
TOOLS:
- Baking dish
- Knife
- Chopping board
- Bowl
- Spoon
INGREDIENTS:
- 4 pears
- 1 cup mixed berries
- 2 tbsp. honey
- ½ cup walnuts
- â…“ cup blue cheese
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- ½ tsp. ginger
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- 1 tsp. thyme
- 1 tsp. lemon zest
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:
PEARS:
- Use pears because they become tender and naturally sweeter when baked. As another option, use Bosc or Anjou pears, or substitute apples.
MIXED BERRIES:
- To deliver a color and fruity flavor, utilize mixed berries. You can use blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, or cherries.
HONEY:
- Use honey for a light natural sweetness. As another choice, use maple syrup or reduce the honey for a less sweet version.
WALNUTS:
- Use walnuts to provide crunch and healthy fats. As a different choice, you might utilize pecans, almonds, or pistachios.
BLUE CHEESE:
- Use blue cheese for a creamy, tangy, and savory contrast. As another option, use feta or goat cheese.
OLIVE OIL:
- Utilize olive oil to deliver Mediterranean flavor and richness. Avocado oil can be used as an alternative.
GINGER:
- Use ginger for warm, aromatic flavor. As a further choice, we may utilize freshly grated ginger.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- We heat the oven to 190° Celcius.
- Put the cored and halved pears cut-side up in a dish.
- Coat the pears with lemon juice and olive oil.
- Garnish them with the black pepper, cinnamon, and ginger.
- Place the mixed berries on the pears.
- Bake till the pears get tender, for almost twenty-five minutes.
- Include the chopped walnuts for the last five minutes of baking.
- Bring the pears out of the oven and drizzle with the honey.
- Garnish with crumbled blue cheese.
- Serve these pears hot with lemon zest and fresh thyme.
TIPS:
- In order to preserve their shape while baking, we choose firm-ripe pears.
- Avoid baking the pears too much, as they will get extra soft.
- Include the blue cheese after baking for a perfect texture and flavor.
- Eat with Greek yogurt to get an extra filling breakfast.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
BREAKFAST & BRUNCH:
- Greek Yogurt
- Whole-Grain Toast
- Chia Pudding
- Oatmeal
- Egg Muffins
LIGHT DESSERTS:
- Whipped Ricotta
- Vanilla Yogurt
- Fresh Fruit Salad
- Chia Pudding
- Almond Biscotti
APPETIZERS:
- Whole-Grain Crostini
- Hummus
- Olive Salad
- Goat Cheese Toast
- Roasted Vegetables
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the baked pears in a closed box and refrigerate for nearly 3 days.
FREEZER:
- We do not suggest storing these pears, as the berries and pears will get watery.
FAQs:
May we utilize different cheese?
- Yes, you can use goat or feta cheese as a milder replacement.
May we decrease the honey?
- Yes, you can decrease the honey to one tbsp. or skip it if the fruit is naturally sweet.
Could we serve these pears for breakfast?
- Yes, you can serve them with extra walnuts and Greek yogurt to provide a satisfying breakfast.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 285 kcal
Sodium: 160 mg
Net Carbs: 29 g
Fiber: 7 g
Sugar: 22 g
Fats: 15 g
Proteins: 6 g
Total Carbs: 36 g
