Decadent honey pear feature
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Give Decadence to the Menu with Roasted Pears

We love fresh pears at our house. Many of you know that my husband is allergic to all raw fruits and vegetables. He has been since he was young. What makes matters worse is that fruits are his absolute favorite. So…when pears came in season and readily available…I reached for a bag to create the most decadent honey roasted pears you have tasted. A light and delicious recipe that takes pears to a new level!

I have shared this in the VUE magazine that you can read here…but, knew I needed to share it with all of my friends here.

Just too good not to share the love.

What makes roasted pears decadent?

Simple ingredients. Feta, Parmesan, pecans, thyme, pears, and honey make for a harmonious symphony in your mouth. Top with a bit of white raisins, a dash of pepper and arugula and your heart will be happy.

filling ingredients for honey roasted pears

Filling halved pears with a mixture of cheese, herbs and nuts, roasting them and then drizzling with honey and adding toppings has proven to be both elegant and delicious.

drizzled pears before roasting honey roasted pears

Where do you begin this recipe?

Begin with fresh in-season pears. Wash, cut in half and core each half of the pears.

cut pears for honey roasted pears

Add them to a parchment lined baking sheet.

Sprinkle with fresh ground pepper.

Mix together Parmesan, feta, chopped pecans and thyme and add to the center of each pear half.

filled pears for roasted pear with honey recipe

Roast in a preheated 400 degree oven for about 40 minutes or so, until pears are soft.

Remove from the oven and add other toppings such as, white raisins and arugula, and then drizzle with honey. Serve warm!

Decadent honey pear feature

How easy is that?

This may even be a light dessert during holiday evenings when you still have guests.

I can even see this being a perfect menu item for a holiday brunch. Don’t you?

Decadent honey pear feature

Decadent Roasted Honey Pears

A decadent and elegant recipe featuring roasted pears filled with cheese and nuts, drizzled with honey, and topped with white raisins and arugula.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
1 hour
Course Breakfast, brunch, Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 1 knife and cutting board
  • 1 set measuring spoons
  • 1 oven
  • 1 sheet parchment paper

Ingredients
  

  • 2 fresh pears
  • 1/2 t fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 T pecans, finely chopped
  • 2 T Feta cheese
  • 1 T Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 t thyme, fresh and minced
  • 2 T honey

Toppings

  • fresh arugula
  • white raisins
  • honey

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°.
  • Line baking sheet with sides with parchment paper.
  • Cut pears in half and scoop out cores and seeds.
    cut pears for honey roasted pears
  • TIP: You can use a melon scoop to do this to have more room to fill.
    coring pears for honey roasted pears recipe
  • Add pears to the parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Sprinkle each pear half with pepper.
  • Mix together pecans, Feta, Parmesan and thyme.
    filling ingredients for honey roasted pears
  • Fill the center of each pear with cheese and nut mixture.
    filled pears for roasted pear with honey recipe
  • Drizzle each pear with honey.
    drizzled pears before roasting honey roasted pears
  • Place into preheated oven and bake until pears are soft– about 40 minutes.
    TIP: Be careful to watch the last five minutes or so to prevent burning the filling.
  • Remove from the oven and top with white raisins, arugula, and a drizzle of more honey.
    Decadent honey pear feature
  • Serve warm. Enjoy!

Notes

A decadent filled honey roasted pear–perfect for brunch, side or dessert.  A surprising easy, delicious and elegant presentation when guests have their feet under your table!
Keyword favorite pear dessert, filled roasted pears, honey drizzled pears, honey drizzled roasted pears, roasted pears

Is your mouth watering yet?

When would you serve these?

  • Brunch?
  • Guest meal dessert?
  • Side for Thanksgiving or Christmas?

Even with a bit of fresh, whipped cream and coffee for a visit with friends, it would be glorious.

Won’t you let me know if you give these a try? I’ll be waiting right here to hear all about it! These may be added to my Thanksgiving dinner this year.

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Happy gathering, friends!

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