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Baked Pears with Goat Cheese, Honey, and Cranberries

Delicious Baked Pears with Goat Cheese, Honey, and Cranberries

Warm baked pears with goat cheese, honey, and cranberries create a deliciously elegant dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pears
  • 4 pieces Pears Use Bartlett or Bosc for tenderness
  • 2 tablespoons Butter To aid in caramelization
For the Filling
  • 8 ounces Goat Cheese Can substitute with vegan cream cheese
  • 1 cup Fresh Cranberries Dried cranberries can also be used
  • 1/4 cup Honey Consider using orange blossom honey
For Garnishing
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Optional, nutmeg can be used
  • 6 leaves Fresh Mint Leaves Optional for presentation

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Dish
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Halve the pears lengthwise and core each half, keeping the skin on.
  3. Place the pear halves cut-side up in the baking dish and dot with butter.
  4. Roast the pears for about 20 minutes until fork-tender.
  5. Combine cranberries and honey in a saucepan, simmer for 8-10 minutes until softened.
  6. Spoon goat cheese into each pear half and top with cranberry mixture.
  7. Garnish with cinnamon and mint leaves, then serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These baked pears are best enjoyed warm for enhanced flavors and a cozy experience.

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