Balsamic Vinegar Roasted Pears with Goat Cheese & Cracked Black Pepper

Balsamic Vinegar Roasted Pears with Goat Cheese & Cracked Black Pepper

Looking for an easy & nutritious holiday dessert? Winter pears, balsamic vinegar & fresh cracked black pepper. Legendary GOURMET magazine Editor in Chief, author & journalist Ruth Reichl inspired us to try this recipe. Sweet & tangy vinegar notes contrast deliciously with the cheese & pears. Makes 8 servings.

Simple Ingredients:

• 5- 6 Tablespoons Villa Graziella Organic balsamic vinegar Silver label

• 2 Tablespoons Villa Graziella Organic extra virgin olive oil

• 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter

• 4 fresh Bosc pears, washed, dried, halved lengthwise and cored

• ½ pound fresh goat cheese-crumbled or cut into ¼ inch pieces

• 1/3 cup honey

• Freshly cracked black pepper

Easy Directions:

1. Arrange rack to middle shelf & preheat oven to 400˚F

2. Combine olive oil & butter in a 9 x13 square backing dish, melt in oven for 2 minutes, evenly spread butter & oil combination.

3. Arrange pears cut side down in a single layer on baking dish, roast 30-35 minutes

4. Drizzle balsamic vinegar over pears, return to oven, roast for 7-10 minutes

5. Transfer pears to serving dish, cut side up.

6. Spoon balsamic juices from baking dish over pears.

7. Arrange cheese on and around pears.

8. Drizzle honey over cheese and pears.

9. Grind fresh black pepper pears and cheese.

10. Serve and enjoy!

Helpful hint: Swap out the goat cheese with vanilla bean ice cream.

For extra crunch & texture add finely chopped pecans or walnuts, crumbled biscotto or cookie on top of each serving.

Inspirational recipe found here…
https://food52.com/recipes/14374-roasted-pears-in-balsamic-vinegar-with-goat-cheese-and-black-pepper