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Baked Pears with Goat Cheese, Honey, and Cranberries

Baked Pears with Goat Cheese, Honey, and Cranberries Bliss

Delicious Baked Pears with Goat Cheese, Honey, and Cranberries blend rich flavors, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pears
  • 4 Pears Choose ripe but firm varieties like Bosc or Anjou.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Adds zesty acidity.
For the Cheese Filling
  • 8 ounces Goat Cheese Can substitute with ricotta or cream cheese.
  • 1/4 cup Honey Natural sweetener, consider substitutes for lower calories.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Optional nutmeg can be added.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Cranberries Fresh cranberries preferred.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts or Pecans Optional, feel free to swap or omit.
  • 4 leaves Fresh Mint Leaves Optional garnish.

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Oven
  • spatula
  • hand mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Allow approximately 10-15 minutes for preheating.
  2. Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine goat cheese, honey, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
  4. Slice pears in half lengthwise and remove the cores, keeping the skins on.
  5. Fill each pear half with the cheese mixture.
  6. Sprinkle cranberries evenly over the filled pears.
  7. Optional: sprinkle chopped nuts over the pears and drizzle with honey.
  8. Cover the baking dish loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
  9. Remove foil and bake uncovered for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until tops are browned.
  10. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
  11. Garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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