Grilled Pears with Blue Cheese

How to Make Grilled Pears with Blue Cheese

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   Step 1: Prep pears and dressing

   Halve the pears lengthwise and use a small spoon or melon baller to remove the core and seeds. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, kosher salt, and black pepper; brush the cut sides of the pears lightly with the mixture to prevent browning and help them caramelize on the grill.

   For this step

   • 4 medium pearsripe but firm medium pears (Bosc or Anjou), halved and cored
   • 2 tbspextra-virgin olive oil
   • 1 tbspfresh lemon juice
   • 1/2 tspkosher salt
   • 1/4 tspfreshly ground black pepper
   
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   Step 2: Preheat and oil the grill

   Preheat the grill to medium-high (about 400°F / 200°C). Oil the grates with a folded paper towel dipped in oil held with tongs to prevent sticking, or use a well-oiled grill brush.
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   Step 3: Grill the pears

   Place pears cut-side down on the hot grill and cook 4–6 minutes until deeply charred and lightly caramelized. Flip and grill cut-side up 1–2 minutes just to warm through and finish cooking without over-softening.
   
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   Step 4: Dress and top

   Transfer the warm pears to a platter or individual plates. Sprinkle each pear half with crumbled blue cheese, drizzle with honey, and scatter toasted chopped walnuts over the top for crunch.

   For this step

   • 4 ozcrumbled blue cheese
   • 2 tbsphoney
   • 1 third cuptoasted chopped walnuts
   
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   Step 5: Serve

   Serve the pears warm or at room temperature alongside roasted mains or as part of a cheese board. They pair especially well with salty cured meats, fresh greens, or a slice of crusty bread.
   

1. Halve the pears lengthwise and use a small spoon or melon baller to remove the core and seeds. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, kosher salt, and black pepper; brush the cut sides of the pears lightly with the mixture to prevent browning and help them caramelize on the grill.
2. Preheat the grill to medium-high (about 400°F / 200°C). Oil the grates with a folded paper towel dipped in oil held with tongs to prevent sticking, or use a well-oiled grill brush.
3. Place pears cut-side down on the hot grill and cook 4–6 minutes until deeply charred and lightly caramelized. Flip and grill cut-side up 1–2 minutes just to warm through and finish cooking without over-softening.
4. Transfer the warm pears to a platter or individual plates. Sprinkle each pear half with crumbled blue cheese, drizzle with honey, and scatter toasted chopped walnuts over the top for crunch.
5. Serve the pears warm or at room temperature alongside roasted mains or as part of a cheese board. They pair especially well with salty cured meats, fresh greens, or a slice of crusty bread.