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Baked Pears with Goat Cheese, Honey, and Cranberries

Deliciously Elegant Baked Pears with Goat Cheese and Cranberries

This recipe for Baked Pears with Goat Cheese, Honey, and Cranberries is a delightful experience that evokes warmth and joy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pears
  • 4 pieces Pears Choose ripe but firm varieties like Bartlett or Bosc
  • 2 tbsp Butter Enhances caramelization
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Goat Cheese Creamy and tangy contrast
  • 1/3 cup Honey Use a mild variety for balanced flavor
For the Cranberry Compote
  • 1 cup Fresh Cranberries Provides tartness
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon Optional, adds warmth
For Garnishing
  • 5 leaves Mint Leaves Optional but adds freshness

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking dish
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Carefully halve the pears and scoop out the cores. Place pear halves cut-side up in a baking dish.
  3. Dot each pear half with small pieces of butter.
  4. Roast the pears in the oven for approximately 20 minutes until fork-tender.
  5. While pears are baking, simmer fresh cranberries with honey for about 10 minutes to form a loose compote.
  6. Fill each pear's cavity with goat cheese and top with cranberry compote.
  7. Drizzle more honey over the filled pears before serving.
  8. Garnish with fresh mint leaves or a sprinkle of cinnamon before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These Baked Pears can be served warm as a delightful dessert or chilled as a refreshing appetizer. Perfect for gatherings!

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