22/09/2026
HONEY-ROASTED PEARS WITH BLUE CHEESE, BERRIES & WALNUTS
Serves: 3–4 | Prep & Cook Time: 25 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
* 3 ripe but firm pears, halved and cored
* 2 tbsp honey, plus extra for drizzling
* 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
* 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
* 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
* 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
* If blue cheese isn't available in Peshawar, feta cheese works beautifully
* 1/3 cup roughly chopped walnuts
* Pinch of freshly cracked black pepper
* Fresh thyme for garnish, optional
METHOD:
1. Prepare the pears:
Preheat your oven to 200°C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and arrange the pear halves cut-side up.
2. Roast the pears:
Combine 2 tbsp honey with the olive oil or melted butter. Brush the mixture generously over the pears. Roast for 15–18 minutes, or until the pears are tender and lightly caramelized around the edges.
3. Toast the walnuts:
During the final 3 minutes of roasting, scatter the chopped walnuts onto the same tray. Let them toast lightly until fragrant.
4. Assemble:
Remove the warm pears from the oven and immediately top them with fresh blueberries, raspberries, toasted walnuts, and crumbled blue cheese.
5. Finish and serve:
Drizzle with a little extra honey, add a crack of black pepper, and garnish with fresh thyme if desired. Se