Rustic Blue Cheese and Nutty Pear Tart

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Combine the walnuts, brown sugar and flour in a bowl. Add blue cheese. Season with pepper. Gently toss walnut mixture. Set aside 1/4 cup mixture.
3. Gently toss the pears, lemon zest and lemon juice in a large bowl. Add remaining walnut mixture; gently toss to combine.
4. Roll out pie pastry on a lightly floured surface into a 13-inch circle. Transfer pastry to prepared pan. Spoon pear mixture into the center of pastry to within 2 inches of edges. Fold pastry edges up over filling. (Center will be uncovered.)
5. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until filling is bubbly and crust is light golden brown. Sprinkle with reserved walnut mixture. Bake for 5-10 minutes longer or until walnuts begin to brown.