High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Pear Slices with Cheese
Sweet, juicy pear paired with creamy, mild cheese is one of those combinations that feels effortlessly elegant without requiring any real cooking at all. The natural sugars in a ripe Bartlett or Bosc do all the heavy lifting here, delivering that honeyed sweetness without a drop of processed sweetener in sight. For anyone navigating labels and trying to avoid hidden corn-based additives, this kind of snack is a breath of fresh air — every ingredient is exactly what it says it is. A light drizzle of real honey and a scatter of fresh thyme take it from simple to genuinely impressive, the kind of thing you'd see on a restaurant cheese board. It comes together on a cutting board in minutes and works equally well as an afternoon snack, a light appetizer, or a no-fuss dessert. Clean ingredients, zero stress, and a flavor payoff that punches well above its weight.
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2 servings
- 1 ripe but firm pear (such as bartlett or bosc), halved, cored, and sliced
- 3 oz mild, low-fat cheese (such as part-skim mozzarella or mild cheddar), sliced or cubed
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Halve and core the pear, then cut each half into 4–5 thin slices on a cutting board.
- 2
Arrange the pear slices and cheese on a small serving board or plate, fanning the pear slices alongside the cheese pieces.
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