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Baked Pears with Goat Cheese, Honey, and Cranberries

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Delight in the flavors of Baked Pears with Goat Cheese, Honey, and Cranberries, a perfect dish for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pears
  • 4 pieces Pears Choose ripe yet firm pears.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Helps caramelize the pears.
For the Filling
  • 6 ounces Goat Cheese Creamy, tangy cheese.
  • 1 cup Fresh Cranberries Tart addition for flavor.
For the Drizzle
  • ¼ cup Honey Floral sweetness.
Optional Enhancements
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Adds warmth.
  • 10 leaves Mint Leaves For garnish.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking dish
  • Saucepan
  • Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare pears by slicing in half and coring.
  2. Arrange pear halves cut-side up in a baking dish, dot with butter.
  3. Roast in the oven for about 20 minutes until golden and fork-tender.
  4. While roasting, make the cranberry compote by combining cranberries and honey in a saucepan over medium heat.
  5. Fill pear cavities with goat cheese once cooled slightly.
  6. Top with cranberry compote and drizzle additional honey.
  7. Garnish with cinnamon or mint leaves and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 130mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days. They can also be frozen for up to 2 months.

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