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Baked Pears with Goat Cheese, Honey, and Cranberries

A delightful dish combining sweet pears, tangy goat cheese, and tart cranberries, perfect for appetizers or light desserts.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ripe but firm pears Bartlett or Bosc, halved and cored
  • 3 oz goat cheese
  • 1/3 cup fresh cranberries
  • 2 tbsp honey plus more for drizzling
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon optional
  • fresh mint leaves for garnish, optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Slice the pears in half lengthwise and scoop out their cores.
  3. Place the pear halves cut-side up in a baking dish and add a small pat of butter to each half.
  4. Roast the pears in your preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until they are fork-tender and golden.
  5. Simmer cranberries with 2 tablespoons of honey in a saucepan over low heat until the berries burst slightly.
  6. Fill each pear half with creamy goat cheese.
  7. Spoon your cranberry mixture generously over each filled pear.
  8. Drizzle more honey over each pear before serving.
  9. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and sprinkle cinnamon if desired. Serve warm or slightly chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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