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Baked Pears with Goat Cheese, Honey, and Cranberries

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Baked Pears with Goat Cheese, Honey, and Cranberries is an elegant dessert that's easy to make and sure to impress.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 4 pieces Ripe Pears Bosc or Anjou pears recommended.
  • 4 ounces Goat Cheese Can substitute with cream cheese or ricotta.
  • 1/2 cup Fresh or Dried Cranberries Use dried cranberries if fresh are unavailable.
  • 1/4 cup Honey Agave syrup can be used for lower sugar.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice Use juice of about half a lemon.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Optional nutmeg (1/4 teaspoon) can be added.
For the Crunch
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Walnuts or Pecans Omit for nut-free or use sunflower seeds.
For Garnish
  • Fresh Mint Leaves Optional garnish.

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Fork or Spatula

Method
 

Baking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine goat cheese, honey, lemon juice, cinnamon, and optional nutmeg until smooth.
  4. Slice the ripe pears in half lengthwise and remove the core. Place cut-side up in the baking dish.
  5. Generously spoon the goat cheese mixture into each pear half.
  6. Sprinkle cranberries evenly on top of each filled pear half.
  7. If desired, sprinkle chopped walnuts or pecans over the filled pears.
  8. Drizzle a bit more honey over the tops of the pears.
  9. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes until pears are tender.
  10. Remove the foil during the last 5-10 minutes to allow the tops to brown.
  11. Let the pears cool for a couple of minutes before serving.
  12. Garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pearCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 5mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 4gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

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

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