Description
Baked Pears with Feta, Honey, and Cranberries is a delightful dish that beautifully balances sweet and savory flavors. Perfectly roasted pears are filled with creamy feta, tart cranberries, and a drizzle of honey, creating a warm and inviting aroma in your kitchen. This elegant dessert or appetizer is not only simple to prepare but also visually stunning, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or cozy nights at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe pears (Bartlett or Bosc)
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish with olive oil or nonstick spray.
- Halve the pears vertically and scoop out the core using a melon baller.
- In a bowl, combine crumbled feta, dried cranberries, chopped walnuts (if using), and cinnamon. Fill each pear half generously with the mixture.
- Drizzle honey over each filled pear.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and fragrant.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half (100g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg