Ingredients
- 4 ripe pears (Bartlett or Bosc)
- 8 oz goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/4 cup walnuts or pecans, toasted
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped (or dried herbs if needed)
- Cooking spray or olive oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish lightly.
- Slice the pears in half and scoop out the seeds. Arrange them cut side up in your prepared baking dish.
- Crumble the goat cheese into each pear half, ensuring generous amounts to melt into those juicy, tender pears.
- Sprinkle cranberries over the pears, letting them nestle into the cheese.
- Drizzle honey generously over each pear, allowing the sweet nectar to coat everything beautifully.
- If using nuts, sprinkle them over the top for that satisfying crunch.
- Finally, scatter your chosen herbs for an aromatic finish.
- Bake in the oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the pears are tender and the cheese is beginning to caramelize.
- Serve warm, and watch as your loved ones are drawn to the delightful aroma.
Notes
Choose pears that are just ripe to ensure they don’t turn into mush during baking. Toasting your nuts beforehand adds depth of flavor. Let the dish rest for a few minutes after baking to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian