Pan-Roasted Pears With Honey, Hazelnuts And Stilton

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Place the hazelnuts on a baking sheet and bake until toasted, about 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Place the nuts between 2 kitchen towels and rub to remove as much skin as possible.

4. 4

   Coarsely chop the nuts and set aside.

5. 5

   Melt the butter in a medium-size cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.

6. 6

   Add the pears and cook until caramelized on both sides, about 3 to 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Lower the heat and add the honey to the skillet.

8. 8

   When the honey melts, turn the pears to coat them on both sides.

9. 9

   Cover and cook until the pears are tender but not too soft, about 5 minutes.

10. 10

    Cut each pear half across into 1/4-inch-thick slices, but keep the shape intact.

11. 11

    Place each pear half onto 1 plate and fan it forward.

12. 12

    Place a piece of Stilton beside the pears and scatter each plate with some of the hazelnuts.

13. 13

    Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.