When you have a friend with a pear tree who doesn’t even like pears, it means you pick them and take a bushel home! The Pear Party is a chance to pick, cook something with their pears, and take them home. It was awesome, though, because we abided by complete Iron Chef: Pear protocol, it meant that we had 3 out of 5 dishes were flatbreads.

Flatbreads with Pear, Brie, and Arugula (for 6 as appetizer, or 3 entrees)

Ingredients:

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
3 garlic naan
6 oz brie
2 small pears, pealed
1/4 cup walnuts
2 cups arugula

Directions:

Bring the balsamic vinegar to a low boil for 5-10 minutes until it reduces and becomes a thicker syrup. (Do this in advance and you’ll be a step ahead!)
Preheat an oven to 400-degrees.
In a small dry pan, toast the walnuts for about 3-5 minutes- be careful not to burn them.
Peal and chop the pears and saute in a little butter or oil in the small pan. Cook just to soften for a few minutes.
Brush a little oil onto the naan, then top with brie, pears, and walnuts.

Bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese melts and the naan crisps.
While the flatbreads are in the oven, toss the arugula with a little oil, salt, and pepper.
Top the arugula onto the hot flatbreads and drizzle with balsamic reduction.

Slice into 4 or 6 slices and enjoy!