Marionberry, Aged Cheddar and Pear

Not every recipe needs cooking.

Sharp aged cheese, ripe fruit, and a few drops of Marionberry Pome create the same kind of sweet, salty, acidic balance that makes a good cheese course work.

Serves 2 to 4

Ingredients

• 4 ounces aged cheddar or firm aged sheep’s milk cheese
• 1 ripe but firm pear
• 2 teaspoons Pome Marionberry Apple Cider Vinegar
• Small handful toasted walnuts or hazelnuts
• Freshly ground black pepper, optional

Method

1. Bring the cheese to room temperature.
2. Slice the pear just before serving and arrange it with pieces of cheese on a plate.
3. Scatter the toasted nuts around the plate.
4. Drizzle the Marionberry Pome lightly over the pear and cheese. A few drops in each bite are enough.
5. Finish with a small turn of black pepper if you like.
6. Eat the cheese, fruit, and vinegar together.