Baked Pears with Feta, Honey, and Cranberries
A cozy dish featuring halved pears baked with crumbled feta, dried cranberries, and honey, offering a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 pieces ripe pears, halved and cored Choose Bosc, Anjou, or Bartlett pears.
- 75 grams crumbled feta cheese Use more or less to taste.
- 30 milliliters olive oil or melted butter Olive oil keeps it lighter, butter gives a richer taste.
- 30 grams dried cranberries Can adjust according to preference.
- 30 milliliters honey Use more or less depending on your sweetness preference.
- 1 gram ground cinnamon Use lightly to avoid overpowering the pear flavor.
- as needed pieces Fresh thyme leaves, for garnish Optional.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Wash and dry the pears. Cut each pear in half lengthwise and scoop out the core.
Coating and seasoning
- In a small bowl, pour olive oil or melted butter. Brush each pear half lightly with the oil or butter.
- Arrange the pear halves cut-side up in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle a light dusting of ground cinnamon on each pear half.
Baking
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the pears are tender when pierced with a fork.
Finishing
- Remove the pears from the oven. Top each half with crumbled feta and dried cranberries.
- Drizzle honey across the pears, and if desired, warm the honey for easier use.
- Garnish with fresh thyme leaves if desired and serve warm.
Notes
Peel pears for a different texture. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently.