Step 1
Preheat oven to 400℉ (200℃).
Step 2
Slice a thin portion off of the rounded sides of each pear so that pears can sit in baking dish without wobbling.
Step 3
To prevent browning, toss halved, and cored pears with lemon juice.
Step 4
In a small bowl gently toss blue cheese, walnuts, dried figs, thyme, and rosemary together. Set aside.
Step 5
In a small bowl whisk together the apple cider vinegar, sugar, melted butter, salt, and pepper. Pour vinegar mixture over pears and toss to ensure fruit is evenly coated.
Step 6
Fill each pear with the blue cheese mixture, and place into baking dish. Spoon the leftover vinegar mixture over pears.
Step 7
Place baking dish into preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Halfway through the cooking period, baste the pears with a spoon, with the vinegar sauce.
*Filled pears can be made a day ahead, placed into baking dish, covered with plastic wrap, and baked the next day.
*For a milder flavour, substitute blue cheese with Brie or mozzarella.
*Pecans or almonds can be used in place of walnuts.
