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- 4 ripe but firm pears (like Bartlett or Anjou), halved and cored
- 3.5 oz (100 g) feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup (30 g) dried cranberries
- 3 tablespoons honey (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- Fresh thyme or mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish.
- Halve and core the pears, then arrange them in the dish cut side up.
- Brush the cut sides with melted butter and sprinkle with ground cinnamon.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until tender but still firm.
- Fill each pear cavity with feta and cranberries, drizzle with honey, and add nuts if desired.
- Return pears to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes until the feta is slightly melted.
- Garnish with herbs and serve warm.
Notes
Use ripe but firm pears for optimal texture.
Fresh herbs like thyme enhance flavor.
Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of honey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert/Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg