RECIPE: A palate-pleasing take on pears

Posted 11/28/25

If asked to name three foods that could be combined and result in a flavorful bite to eat, a person might take a long while before landing on pears, bacon and Gorgonzola cheese. But that unlikely …

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RECIPE: A palate-pleasing take on pears

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If asked to name three foods that could be combined and result in a flavorful bite to eat, a person might take a long while before landing on pears, bacon and Gorgonzola cheese. But that unlikely trio of ingredients can make for a delicious and easily crafted finished product. Those emboldened to give this unique combination a chance can try "Bacon-Wrapped Pears Stuffed With Gorgonzola" courtesy of Lines+Angles.

Bacon-Wrapped Pears Stuffed With Gorgonzola

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 pears, halved lengthways and cored
    2 tablespoons lemon juice
    4 ounces Gorgonzola, cut into 4 equal pieces
    4 bacon strips
    2 tablespoons chopped butter
    1 tablespoon honey

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 325 F.
  2. Drizzle the cut side of the pears with lemon juice and place a piece of cheese on four halves.
  3. Put the pears back together and wrap in a slice of bacon. Place the pears in a baking dish and top with the butter. Drizzle with the honey and bake for around 20 minutes until golden brown. Baste occasionally with the melted butter.