4 Bosc pears or other firm pears
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more if needed
1/3 cup honey
1/2 cup walnut halves, toasted
6 ounces creamy blue cheese (such as Saga, Danablu or gorgonzola dolce), crumbled
Thyme sprigs for garnish

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Slice each pear in half and scoop out the core with a melon baller or small spoon.

Melt the butter in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-low heat. Add the pears and slowly saute until just golden, 5-7 minutes. Add the honey and cook for another 5 minutes or until golden brown. Cover the pan with foil, transfer to the oven and cook for 20 minutes until slightly soft. Remove, and with a slotted spoon transfer the pears to a serving plate or platter. Reserve the liquid in the pan.

Scatter the nuts and cheese over the pears, drizzle the pan juices over and serve warm.