Description
Tender baked Anjou pear slices topped with creamy goat cheese, sweet honey, fragrant rosemary, and crunchy pecans create an elegant yet simple appetizer perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
4 Anjou pears, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1 small log goat cheese, sliced
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup toasted pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the pear slices in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Brush the pears with melted butter and sprinkle with chopped rosemary.
- Bake for about 8 minutes, until the pears are slightly softened and glossy.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Transfer pear slices to a serving platter.
- Top each slice with goat cheese, drizzle with honey, and sprinkle with toasted pecans.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Swap pecans with walnuts for a different flavor.
Use thyme instead of rosemary for a milder herbal note.
Try hot honey for a sweet-spicy variation.
Whipped goat cheese can be used for a creamier texture.
A sprinkle of flaky sea salt enhances the flavor contrast.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheat gently at 300°F to avoid over-softening.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
