Description
Baked pears with feta honey and cranberries are a perfect blend of sweet and savory that will make your taste buds dance with delight. Roasted to golden perfection, these pears bring warmth and comfort straight from your kitchen to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 pears, ripe but firm, halved and cored
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons honey, preferably raw
- ¼ cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Chopped walnuts for garnish
Instructions
- Crank your oven to 375°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Your kitchen will smell amazing in moments.
- Slice 4 ripe pears in half and gently remove their cores using a small spoon, creating a neat hollow.
- Arrange the pear halves cut-side facing up on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
- Sprinkle ½ cup crumbled feta cheese into each pear cavity, distributing it generously and evenly.
- Scatter ¼ cup chopped dried cranberries over the feta, ensuring good coverage across each pear half.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons raw honey slowly across the pears, letting it pool around the cheese and cranberries.
- Brush 1 tablespoon olive oil over the pear surfaces and sprinkle 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves across the top.
- Season with a delicate pinch of salt and fresh cracked pepper to enhance the sweet and savory flavors.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for exactly 22 minutes until pears turn golden and tender.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with a sprinkle of chopped walnuts right before serving for a delightful crunch.
Notes
- Select ripe but firm pears that hold their shape during baking, like Bosc or Anjou varieties.
- Use a melon baller or spoon to easily remove the core and create a neat cavity for filling.
- For a dairy-free version, swap feta with soft plant-based cheese or omit cheese completely.
- Experiment with different herbs like rosemary or sage instead of thyme for varied flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 206 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg