Baked Pears with Goat Cheese: A Sweet & Savory Delight

Discover the delightful Baked Pears with Goat Cheese, a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors that will warm your heart this autumn.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pears

4 pieces Ripe Pears Bartlett or Bosc recommended
2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter

For the Filling

8 ounces Goat Cheese Consider vegan options for a lighter twist
1 cup Fresh Cranberries Can use rehydrated dried cranberries if unavailable

For the Drizzle

1/4 cup Honey Mild honey varieties work well

Optional Additions

1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
2 tablespoons Fresh Mint Leaves For garnish

Equipment

Oven
baking dish
saucepan
Melon baller

Method

Preparation Steps

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Slice the pears in half lengthwise and scoop out the cores.
Place the pear halves cut-side up in a baking dish and dot with unsalted butter.
Roast the pears in the oven for about 20 minutes.
Simmer fresh cranberries in a saucepan with honey until they begin to burst.
Fill each pear half with goat cheese and top with the cranberry mixture.
Drizzle honey over each pear.
Garnish with ground cinnamon or fresh mint leaves before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Serve warm or chilled. These can be made ahead of time, just assemble before serving.

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