Baked Pears with Feta, Honey, and Cranberries
A delightful combination of sweet baked pears, tangy feta cheese, honey, and tart cranberries, perfect as a dessert or side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings (3 pears halved) 1x
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Baked Pears:
- 3 large ripe but firm pears (Bosc or Anjou work best)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- For the Topping:
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- Optional: chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut pears in half lengthwise and core them using a melon baller or small spoon. Brush cut sides with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Place pear halves cut-side up in a baking dish. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until pears are tender but still hold their shape.
- Remove from oven. Sprinkle feta cheese and cranberries over pears. Drizzle with honey.
- Return to oven and bake for another 5 minutes until cheese is slightly melted.
- Serve warm, optionally topped with nuts.
Nutrition
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Protein: 3 g
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