Description
These Baked Pears with Feta, Honey, and Cranberries are a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for a light and elegant dish. The juicy pears are filled with tangy feta, sweet honey, and tart cranberries, creating a delicious and visually appealing treat.
Ingredients
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Pears:
- 3 ripe but firm pears, halved and cored
Filling:
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Garnish:
- Fresh thyme leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking dish or sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Pears: Slice pears in half and remove the cores using a spoon. Place pear halves cut-side up on the prepared baking dish.
- Add the Filling: Sprinkle feta cheese evenly into the hollow center of each pear half. Top with dried cranberries and chopped walnuts if using.
- Season and Drizzle: Drizzle honey and olive oil over the pears. Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes until the pears are tender and the feta is slightly golden.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh thyme. Serve warm as an appetizer, side dish, or light dessert.
Notes
- You can customize the filling by adding chopped nuts or a sprinkle of cinnamon for extra flavor.
- Make sure to use ripe but firm pears to hold their shape during baking.
- Experiment with different types of cheese like goat cheese or blue cheese for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
