Instructions: Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Mix sugar and water in a 13- by 9-inch baking dish. Put pears, cut-sides down, in dish. Roast pears 15 minutes.

Arrange pears, cut-sides up, crumble hazelnuts and gorgonzola over pears. Return to oven for 3 to 5 minutes until cheese melts. Serve warm.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

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