Blue Cheese Stuffed Bosc Pears with Balsamic Glaze

Ingredients

Servings

4 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

240 mL

Balsamic Vinegar

30 mL

Maple Syrup

15 mL

Soy Sauce

or Tamari

2

Firm Pears , ripe

55 g

Blue Cheese

4 slices

Prosciutto

as needed

Olive Oil

Cooking Instructions

HIDE IMAGES

Step 1

Combine Soy Sauce (15 mL) , Maple Syrup (30 mL) and Balsamic Vinegar (240 mL) in a small sauce pan. Bring to a simmer and reduce by half, or until mixture coats the back of a spoon. Take care not to burn it by stirring often.

Step 2

Allow to cool completely and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

Step 4

Slice the Pears (2) in half and remove seeds and core. Shave off a small piece of the rounded portion so that the pears sit flat. Drizzle with Olive Oil (as needed) .

Step 5

Fill with Blue Cheese (55 g) and wrap with a piece of Prosciutto (4 slices) in half lengthwise. Brush exposed pieces of cut pear with a little Olive Oil (as needed) .

Step 6

Bake for about 25 minutes, until pears have softened slightly.

Step 7

Serve warm with balsamic glaze and enjoy.