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Baked Pears with Goat Cheese, Honey, and Cranberries

Baked Pears with Goat Cheese, Honey, and Cranberries Bliss

Delightful Baked Pears with Goat Cheese, Honey, and Cranberries that impress guests while being simple to prepare.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Autumn
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pears
  • 4 pieces Pears (Bartlett or Bosc) Ripe but firm
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For richness
For the Filling
  • 6 ounces Goat Cheese Creamy and tangy
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Mild variety like clover or wildflower
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Fresh Cranberries Preferred over dried
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Optional
  • 5 leaves Mint Leaves Optional garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Dish
  • Saucepan
  • Spoon

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure even cooking of the pears.
  2. Halve the pears and scoop out the core. Trim the bottom for stability if necessary.
  3. Dot each pear half with pats of butter and place in a baking dish.
  4. Bake the pears for about 20 minutes until fork-tender and golden.
  5. In a saucepan, cook fresh cranberries with honey until they burst to form a compote.
  6. Remove the pears from the oven and fill with goat cheese, topping with cranberry compote.
  7. Drizzle additional honey over the pears and garnish with cinnamon or mint leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover pears in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat before serving.

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