For the dressing- * 3 tbsp of double cream * 1 tbsp of cider vinegar * 2 tbsp of lemon
Instructions
To cook the pears, place the sugar, cider, red wine, vinegar, spices, bay leaves, lemon juice and zest in a large pan with 300 ml of water.
Bring to the boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar, and simmer for 10 minutes.
Peel the pears and cut in half lengthways through the stalk. Use a teaspoon or melon ball scoop to scoop out the core.
Add the pear halves to the poaching liquid, then cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until tender, turning half-way through.
Lift the pears out carefully as they will be very soft, allow them to cool and place in the fridge.
6 walnuts for garnish, sealed in a container, and roughly chop the remainder.
Blend the stilton, butter, cream cheese and lemon juice in a food processor until smooth. Stir in the chopped walnuts and chill in the fridge until needed. When ready to serve, divide the salad leaves onto eight plates. Make the dressing by whisking the cream, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard and milk together and drizzle over the salad leaves.
Serving
Suggestions
Place a drained pear half on each plate, then spoon the pâté into the centre of each pear. Decorate each with a walnut half.
Originally Submitted
10/26/2008
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