These cozy fall bites bring sweet pears, creamy blue cheese, and savory smoked turkey together in a simple appetizer that feels warm and seasonal. They’re easy to assemble and make a beautiful small plate for gatherings. A drizzle of honey ties everything together with gentle autumn notes.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe pears, cored and sliced into 12 wedges
- 4 oz blue cheese, crumbled
- 12 thin slices smoked turkey
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Arrange the pear wedges on a board and gently press a small amount of blue cheese onto each slice.
- Wrap each pear wedge with a slice of smoked turkey, tucking the ends underneath.
- Place the wrapped pears on a serving plate and drizzle lightly with honey.
- Sprinkle with fresh thyme if desired and serve immediately.
Tip
For the best bite, choose pears that are ripe but still firm, they hold their shape without releasing extra juices.
Enjoy these quick fall appetizers and save this idea for your next cozy gathering.
Smoked Turkey-Wrapped Pears with Blue Cheese
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 bites 1x
Description
Sweet pears, creamy blue cheese, and savory smoked turkey come together in an easy fall appetizer.
Ingredients
2 ripe pears, cored and sliced into 12 wedges
4 oz blue cheese, crumbled
12 thin slices smoked turkey
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme (optional)
Instructions
1. Arrange the pear wedges on a board and gently press a small amount of blue cheese onto each slice.
2. Wrap each pear wedge with a slice of smoked turkey, tucking the ends underneath.
3. Place the wrapped pears on a serving plate and drizzle lightly with honey.
4. Sprinkle with fresh thyme if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
Choose pears that are ripe but still firm so the slices hold their shape.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American