Baked Pears Feta Honey Cranberries
Baked Pears with Feta, Honey, and Cranberries are a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors that create the perfect autumn treat. These warm, juicy pears, drizzled with honey and sprinkled with tangy feta and tart cranberries, make for an elegant yet easy-to-prepare dish. Ideal for gatherings or cozy nights at home, this recipe will impress your guests while offering a comforting taste of fall.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (2 halves per serving) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe but firm pears
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup raw honey
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly coat a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Halve the pears lengthwise and scoop out the cores.
- Fill each pear half with crumbled feta, dried cranberries, and drizzle generously with honey.
- Sprinkle cinnamon over the filled pears; add walnuts if desired.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until tender but holding shape.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm, drizzled with additional honey if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half (100g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Substitute feta with goat cheese for a different flavor. Consider adding fresh cranberries in season for extra vibrancy. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes.