Description
Elegant and cozy, these baked pears combine creamy goat cheese, tart cranberries, and a drizzle of honey inside golden roasted fruit. They make a beautiful appetizer, holiday side, or light dessert.
Ingredients
3 ripe but firm pears (Bartlett or Bosc), halved and cored
3 oz goat cheese
1/3 cup fresh cranberries
2 tbsp honey (plus more for drizzling)
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice pears in half lengthwise and scoop out cores. If needed, trim the bottoms so they sit flat.
- Place pear halves in a baking dish cut-side up. Add a small pat of butter to each.
- Roast for 20 minutes or until pears are fork-tender and golden.
- While baking, simmer cranberries with 2 tbsp honey in a saucepan over low heat until berries burst slightly.
- Remove pears from oven and cool slightly. Fill each with goat cheese.
- Spoon cranberry mixture over cheese. Drizzle with honey.
- Garnish with mint leaves and a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
- Serve warm or slightly chilled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers