Description
A delightful fusion of sweetness and tanginess with tender baked pears, creamy feta, chewy cranberries, and a drizzle of honey.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe but firm pears, halved and cored
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: Chopped walnuts for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange the halved pears cut side up in a baking dish.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the pears and season with salt and pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine crumbled feta cheese, chopped cranberries, thyme leaves, and honey.
- Fill each pear half with the feta mixture, pressing gently into the cavity.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the pears are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Optional: Top with chopped walnuts before serving. Plate the pears warm.
Notes
Make ahead by preparing the filling a day in advance. Avoid using overripe pears to ensure they maintain shape during baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg