Pears With Maple Walnuts And Gorgonzola

We often serve this after dinner in place of a cheese course. i don't remember for certain, but i think it's a martha recipe.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Mix sugar and salt in a small bowl and set aside.

Saute butter and maple syrup in a large pan , and bring to a boil.

Remove from heat.

Add nuts and toss to coat.

Transfer nuts to a rimmed baking sheet.

Sprinkle with sugar mixture.

Toss to coat.

Toast in oven until fragrant , about 7 minutes.

Let nuts cool completely on sheet.

To serve , arrange candied nuts , pear wedges and gorgonzola on a serving platter.

sugar, salt, butter, maple syrup, walnuts, bartlett pears, gorgonzola