Baked Pears with Feta, Honey, and Cranberries: A Fall Delight

This elegant and flavorful dish is a perfect autumnal treat. The sweet and juicy pears are complemented by the tangy feta cheese, tart cranberries, and warm honey. It’s a simple yet sophisticated dessert that’s sure to impress.

Ingredients:

• 4 ripe but firm pears, halved and cored
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
• 2 tablespoons honey, preferably raw
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Optional: Chopped walnuts for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare the Pears: Halve the pears and core them, using a melon baller or spoon to deepen the cavity.
3. Create the Filling: Combine feta cheese, cranberries, honey, olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
4. Stuff the Pears: Fill the cored cavities of the pear halves with the prepared filling.
5. Bake: Place the stuffed pear halves, cut side up, on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle any remaining filling over the pears.
6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the pears are tender and the filling is bubbly.
7. Serve: Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with chopped walnuts, if desired.

Tips:

• For a more intense flavor, use fresh cranberries instead of dried.
• To add a touch of spice, sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg over the pears before baking.
• Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce for an extra special treat.

This simple yet elegant dessert is perfect for a cozy autumn evening. The combination of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors is sure to delight your taste buds.

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Ingredients

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4 ripe but firm pears, halved and cored

1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped

2 tablespoons honey, preferably raw

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional: Chopped walnuts for garnish

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Prep the Pears: Halve pears and core. Use a melon baller or spoon to deepen the core cavity.

Assemble the Filling: In a small bowl, combine feta, cranberries, honey, olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper.

Fill the Pears: Stuff the pear halves with the filling.

Arrange and Bake: Place pears, cut side up, on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with any remaining filling.

Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the pears are tender and the filling is bubbly.

Serve: Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with walnuts, if desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30-35 minutes

Total Time: 45-50 minutes

Servings: 4

• Author: Olivia Chen