Roasted Salt and Pepper Pears with Walnut and Gorgonzola Salad

Savoury roasted pears served with homemade focaccia, prosciutto, and a walnut and gorgonzola salad. A flavorful starter for sharing.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 801.7 kcals 4810.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 51.9 grams 311.4 grams
Fat 55.4 grams 332.1 grams
Protein 23.8 grams 142.5 grams
Cook Time
85 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
7
g
Dried Yeast
1 packet
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
200
g
Gorgonzola Cheese
broken into chunks
Fruits
6
piece
Pears
Conference, peeled, halved and cored
GrainsCereals
340
g
Liquids
250
ml
Water
warm
Meat
12
slice
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
Sea Salt
plus extra for topping
5
stalk
Rosemary
leaves only
2
tsp
Black Pepper
cracked
1
tsp
1
piece
Salt
to taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
100
g
Walnuts
halves, toasted and broken
OilsFats
3
tbsp
Olive Oil
plus extra to drizzle
2
tbsp
Vegetables
1
handful

Steps

  • Stir flour, yeast, and salt in a large bowl, keeping yeast and salt separate initially.
  • Mix olive oil and water in a separate bowl.
  • Combine the oil mixture with dry ingredients to form a soft dough.
  • Knead the dough on a floured surface for 10 minutes until smooth.
  • Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 90 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 220°C.
  • Knock back the risen dough and shape it into a large circle.
  • Place on a tray, cover, and prove until 1.5 times its size.
  • Dimple the dough, brush with oil, and sprinkle with salt and rosemary.
  • Bake at 220°C for 10 minutes, then reduce to 190°C for 25-30 minutes.
  • Cool the bread slightly on a wire rack.
  • Place halved and cored pears cut-side up in a roasting tray.
  • Scatter a mixture of pepper, sugar, and salt over the pears.
  • Drizzle cider vinegar, olive oil, and 30ml water over the pears.
  • Roast at 190°C for 25 minutes.
  • Turn pears over, add 45ml water, and roast for 15-20 minutes until tender.
  • Arrange rocket on a plate and drizzle with seasoned olive oil.
  • Scatter walnuts and gorgonzola over the leaves.
  • Serve warm pears, roasting juices, prosciutto, and focaccia alongside the salad.