Description
A delightful blend of sweet and savory, these baked pears topped with creamy goat cheese, honey, and cranberries make for a stunning appetizer or dessert.
Ingredients
- 4 ripe but firm pears (Bosc or Anjou), halved and cored
- ½ cup crumbled goat cheese
- ¼ cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Optional: Chopped walnuts for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the halved pears cut side up in a baking dish.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Top each pear half with crumbled goat cheese and chopped cranberries.
- Drizzle honey over the pears.
- Sprinkle fresh thyme leaves on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pears are tender.
- Optional: Before serving, garnish with chopped walnuts. Serve warm.
Notes
Monitor the pears during the last few minutes of baking. Allow them to cool slightly before serving to prevent burns from the warm cheese and pears.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American