Delicious Baked Pears with Goat Cheese, Honey, and Cranberries

A delightful recipe for Baked Pears with Goat Cheese, Honey, and Cranberries, perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 pears

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pears

4 units Pears Ripe but firm, such as Bartlett or Bosc
2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter For dotting on pears

For the Filling

8 ounces Goat Cheese Creamy and tangy
3 tablespoons Honey For drizzling and sweetness

For the Topping

1 cup Fresh Cranberries
1 teaspoon Cinnamon Optional
4 leaves Fresh Mint Leaves Optional for garnish

Equipment

Oven
Baking dish
Saucepan

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Carefully halve and core the pears, keeping their shape intact.
Place the pear halves cut-side up in the baking dish, dot with butter.
Roast the pears for about 20 minutes until they are fork-tender.
In a saucepan, combine cranberries and honey over medium heat and simmer until cranberries burst.
Spoon goat cheese into the cavities of each pear half, top with cranberry mixture.
Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve warm or slightly chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pearCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 4gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Enjoy these baked pears warm or chilled, perfect for any occasion.

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