Rustic Blue Cheese and Nutty Pear Tart

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. Gently toss the pears, lemon zest and lemon juice in a large bowl.
3. Combine the walnuts, brown sugar and flour in a bowl. Add blue cheese. Season with pepper to taste. Gently toss walnut mixture; set aside 1/4 cup mixture. Spoon the remaining mixture over pears; gently fold in, taking care not to break pear slices.
4. Roll out pie pastry on a lightly floured surface to a 13-inch circle. Transfer to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Spoon pears 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 golden brown. Sprinkle with reserved walnut mixture. Bake for 5-10 minutes longer or until walnuts begin to brown.