Best 6 Pears With Maple Walnuts And Gorgonzola Recipes

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If you're looking for a dessert that is both elegant and easy to make, "Pears with Maple Walnuts and Gorgonzola" fits the bill. This dish combines the sweet flavors of pear and maple syrup with the salty and tangy flavors of gorgonzola cheese and walnuts for a unique and delicious treat. The pears are poached in a mixture of maple syrup, water, and spices until they are tender and caramelized. Then, they are topped with a mixture of crumbled gorgonzola cheese, chopped walnuts, and a drizzle of maple syrup. The dish can be served warm or at room temperature and makes a perfect ending to any meal.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

PEARS WITH MAPLE WALNUTS AND GORGONZOLA



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Gorgonzola dolce, or dolcelatte, is a creamy, slightly sweet blue cheese. Look for it in specialty shops. If you can't find it, try regular Gorgonzola, which will have a richer flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/4 teaspoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
4 ripe red Bartlett pears, halved lengthwise, cored, and cut into wedges
8 ounces Gorgonzola dolce, room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Stir sugar and salt in a small bowl; set aside. Put butter and maple syrup into a large saute pan. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Add nuts; toss to coat.
  • Transfer nuts to a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with sugar mixture; toss to coat. Toast in oven until fragrant, about 7 minutes. Let nuts cool completely on sheet on a wire rack.
  • To serve, arrange candied nuts, pear wedges, and Gorgonzola on a serving platter.

ROASTED ROSEMARY-GORGONZOLA PEARS



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Delicious pears roasted with cheese and herbs filling for hot appetizers that are ready in less than an hour!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 unpeeled ripe firm pears, cut in half lengthwise, cored*
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt
1/4 teaspoon coarse ground pepper
1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed
1/3 cup finely crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Cut thin slice from rounded side of pear halves, if necessary, so they'll rest level in pan. In 13x9-inch pan, arrange pear halves, cut sides up. Brush tops of pears with oil; sprinkle with salt, pepper and rosemary.
  • Roast uncovered 15 minutes. Fill cored hollow of each pear half with 2 teaspoons cheese. Roast uncovered 10 to 15 minutes longer or until pears are tender and cheese is soft. Sprinkle with walnuts. Drizzle with additional olive oil if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

GORGONZOLA, PEARS AND WALNUTS ON BAGUETTE



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Provided by Ira Freehof

Categories     Sandwich     Cheese     Fruit     Nut     Bake     Back to School     Blue Cheese     Pear     Walnut     Fall

Yield Makes 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 12-inch baguettes
2 ripe pears, sliced thinly
1/2 cup walnuts
12 ounces gorgonzola

Steps:

  • Cut each baguette in half lengthwise and then in half widthwise (you will now have 4 top and 4 bottom slices). Distribute pear slices evenly over the 4 bottom slices of bread. Crumble walnut pieces evenly over the pears. Crumble gorgonzola evenly over the pear-walnut combination. Place top half of bread on each of the bottom halves. Wrap in foil and place in 350°F. oven for 3-5 minutes or until cheese melts.

FRESH PEARS WITH GORGONZOLA, HONEY, AND WALNUTS



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For a simple yet sophisticated DIY dessert, serve cut-up fruit alongside cheese, nuts, and a small bowl of honey.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 ripe pears, such as Bartlett or Anjou, cut into spears
6-ounce wedge Gorgonzola Dolce
1/2 cup toasted walnut halves
Honey, for drizzling

Steps:

  • Arrange pears, cheese, walnuts, and a small bowl of honey on a serving board. To serve, smear spears of pear with cheese, walnut, and a drizzle of honey.

GRILLED PEARS WITH GORGONZOLA, WALNUTS & VINAIGRETTE SALAD



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An easier version of a Cuisinart recipe. I believe this recipe is as good as the quality of your vinaigrette.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Pears

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup vinaigrette, good quality
2 bosc pears
1/4 cup walnut pieces
1/4 cup gorgonzola (or good quality bleu)
1 tablespoon honey
4 cups baby arugula, escarole or 4 cups endive

Steps:

  • Clean and oil your grill grate. Turn on and heat to medium high heat.
  • Cut pears in half and scoop out the cores. Slice a piece off the skin side so it will lay flat without rolling. Brush with a light oil (see Recipe #369334). Place pears cut-side down on the grill. Cover and cook until heated through and nice grill marks appear, about 10 minutes.
  • In the meantime, toast walnuts in small pan over medium heat on stovetop until toasted, about 5 minutes. Pour walnuts in small bowl and while still warm add gargonzola and mix so cheese melts. Add honey. Stir lightly to incorporate.
  • Toss arugula or other greens very lightly with vinaigrette. Divide onto four plates.
  • When pears are nicely grilled on cut side turn over and divide gorgonzola mixture among pears. Grill for a couple minutes more. Remove pears and place ½ pear on each of the four plates. Drizzle with vinaigrette. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.3, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 6.3, Sodium 124.6, Carbohydrate 24, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 16.2, Protein 3.9

PEARS WITH MAPLE, WALNUTS AND GORGONZOLA



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We often serve this after dinner in place of a cheese course. I don't remember for certain, but I think it's a Martha recipe.

Provided by AmandaInOz

Categories     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/4 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
4 ripe red bartlett pears, halved lengthwise, cored and cut into wedges
8 ounces gorgonzola, dolce room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Mix sugar and salt in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Saute butter and maple syrup in a large pan, and bring to a boil.
  • Remove from heat. Add nuts and toss to coat.
  • Transfer nuts to a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Sprinkle with sugar mixture. Toss to coat.
  • Toast in oven until fragrant, about 7 minutes.
  • Let nuts cool completely on sheet.
  • To serve, arrange candied nuts, pear wedges and gorgonzola on a serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531.3, Fat 38.5, SaturatedFat 14.2, Cholesterol 50.2, Sodium 959.5, Carbohydrate 35.7, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 21.6, Protein 17.2

Tips:

  • Choose the right pears: Firm, ripe pears are best for this recipe. Bosc or Anjou pears are good choices.
  • Roast the walnuts: Roasting the walnuts brings out their flavor and makes them more crunchy.
  • Use good quality Gorgonzola cheese: A creamy, flavorful Gorgonzola cheese will make all the difference in this dish.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When roasting the pears, make sure to leave enough space between them so that they can caramelize properly.
  • Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately, while the pears are still warm and the Gorgonzola is melted.

Conclusion:

This recipe for Pears with Maple Walnuts and Gorgonzola is a delicious and elegant way to enjoy pears. The pears are roasted until caramelized, then topped with a mixture of maple walnuts and creamy Gorgonzola cheese. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.

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