Pear With Honey And Pecans Food

PEAR WITH HONEY AND PECANS

Steps:

• Halve 1 red or green Barlett pear lengthwise, and core with a melon baller or spoon.
• In a medium bowl, mix together chopped pecans and honey; mound onto pear halves.

PEAR SALAD WITH HONEY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a bowl, toss the bread cubes, 3 tablespoons of the olive oil and some salt and pepper. Place on a half sheet tray and toast for 20 minutes.
• Assemble the salad in a large bowl with the pecans, lettuce, pears and croutons. Pour the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, the honey, lemon juice and some salt and pepper in a Mason jar and shake.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and serve.

GRILLED PEARS WITH GORGONZOLA AND DRIZZLED HONEY

Steps:

• Prepare grill for direct and indirect heat cooking.
• Core and scoop out small cavity in each pear half. Brush both sides of each pear half with melted butter.
• Place pears, cut side down, over direct heat. Grill for about 2 minutes, or until blistered. Move to indirect heat, skin side down.
• Mound 1 Tbs. cheese in cavity of each half.
• Close lid and grill until pears are blistered and cheese is melted, about 8 minutes.
• Serve drizzled with honey. Garnish with crushed nuts.

FENNEL-PEAR SALAD WITH GRAPES AND PECANS

Steps:

• Whisk 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar and 1 tablespoon each dijon mustard and mayonnaise. Gradually whisk in 1/4 cup olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Toss with 1 thinly sliced pear, 1/2 thinly sliced fennel bulb and 1 cup each halved grapes and sliced celery. Top with chopped toasted pecans and some chopped fennel fronds.

HONEY PEAR GALETTE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Roll out your pie crust into a 10-inch circle that is about 1/8 -inch thick and place it on a lined parchment-large plate. Place the pie crust in the fridge for 15 minutes to firm up.
• While pie crust is firming up, place the pecans, flour, ¼ teaspoon cardamom, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon nutmeg into a food processor. Process the ingredients on low until the ingredients are processed together and the pecans turn into a pecan flour.
• Continue to process the mixture while drizzling 2 teaspoons of honey into the food processor. Only process with the honey until combined, do not let the mixture turn into a dough. Set the pecan mixture aside.
• Place the thin pear slices into a large bowl and toss the pears with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon of cardamom and ½ teaspoon of cinnamon over the pears and toss the ingredients together.
• Remove the pie crust from the fridge and pour the pecan mixture into the middle of the pie crust. Spread the pecan mixture over the pie crust, but leave 1.5-inches of pie crust clean at the edges of pie crust.
• Next, begin layering the pear on top of the pecan mixture. Start in the middle of the pie crust and overlap the pears in layers moving towards the edge of the pie crust. Only place the pears on the pecan mixture. Stop when you reach the clean edges of the pie crust.
• Fold the pie crust over the pears to create a beautiful crust. Set aside.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of honey and 2 tablespoons of butter together over medium heat.
• When the honey and the butter is melted remove it from the heat.
• Brush the butter mixture over the pie crust and the pears with a pastry brush.
• Place the galette into the oven and bake for 15 minutes. Turn the pan around in the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the pie crust begins to brown.
• Remove the galette from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes. Drizzle with honey and serve.

BABY GREENS WITH PEARS, GORGONZOLA AND PECANS

Steps:

• Place all the dressing ingredients in a small container with a tight fitting lid and shake vigorously to blend.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• If not serving immediately, place the dressing in refrigerator. Before serving, allow the dressing to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Layer chilled salad plates with the baby greens and top with thinly sliced pears.
• Sprinkle with toasted pecans and cheese, drizzle with dressing as desired.
• Enjoy!