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Baked Pears with Goat Cheese, Honey, and Cranberries

Delicious Baked Pears with Goat Cheese, Honey, and Cranberries

Baked Pears with Goat Cheese, Honey, and Cranberries are a delightful dessert experience, perfect for impressing guests.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Spoon or Spatula

Ingredients
  

For the Pears

  • 4 pieces ripe pears choose pears that are slightly soft

For the Filling

  • 4 ounces goat cheese soften for easier mixing
  • ¼ cup honey adds natural sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice balances flavors
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon infuses warmth
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg optional, adds hint of spice

For the Topping

  • ½ cup fresh cranberries or dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional, for crunch
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish, optional

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and gather your ingredients.
  • Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine goat cheese, honey, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
  • Place halved pears cut-side up in the prepared baking dish.
  • Fill each pear half generously with the goat cheese mixture.
  • Scatter cranberries over the filled pears.
  • If desired, sprinkle chopped nuts over the pears.
  • Drizzle a little extra honey over the prepared pears.
  • Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  • Remove the foil for the last 5-10 minutes to brown the tops.
  • Let the pears cool for a few minutes before serving.
  • Garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.

Notes

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 3gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword Baked Pears, cozy recipe, Cranberries, elegant dessert, goat cheese, Honey
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