Description
Indulge in the perfect combination of sweet and savory with these Baked Pears filled with creamy goat cheese, honey, and tart cranberries. This elegant dish is simple to make and bursting with flavor, making it a versatile option for appetizers, sides, or even a light dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Pears:
- 4 ripe but firm pears (such as Bosc or Anjou), halved and cored
Filling:
- 4 oz goat cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons honey, plus more for drizzling
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch of sea salt
- fresh thyme or rosemary for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Prepare the pears: Place the halved pears cut-side up in the dish.
- Make the filling: In a small bowl, mix the softened goat cheese and honey until smooth. Spoon the mixture into the center of each pear half.
- Add toppings: Top with dried cranberries and nuts if using. Sprinkle with cinnamon and a pinch of sea salt.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until pears are tender and golden.
- Finish: Drizzle with honey and garnish with fresh thyme or rosemary.
- Serve: Serve warm as desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, soak the cranberries in orange juice or red wine before baking.
- This dish pairs well with balsamic glaze or a scoop of vanilla ice cream if serving as dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
