Baked Pears Goat Cheese Honey (Print-Friendly Version)
Golden pears with goat cheese and honey pair perfectly with fresh cranberries for a satisfying dessert.
# Ingredients List:
→ Produce
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3 ripe but firm pears (Bartlett or Bosc), halved and cored
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1/3 cup (approximately 40 g) fresh cranberries
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Fresh mint leaves, for garnish (optional)
→ Dairy
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85 g goat cheese
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2 tbsp (28 g) unsalted butter
→ Sweeteners and Spices
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2 tbsp (30 ml) honey, plus extra for drizzling
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1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, for garnish (optional)
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 190°C. Slice pears in half lengthwise and carefully remove cores; trim the bottoms if needed for stability.
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Position pear halves cut-side up in a baking dish and top each with a pat of unsalted butter.
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Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until pears are soft and golden around the edges.
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As pears bake, combine cranberries and 2 tbsp honey in a small saucepan over low heat. Simmer gently until cranberries begin to burst, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
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Remove pears from oven and allow to cool slightly. Spoon goat cheese into the core cavity of each pear half.
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Spoon warm cranberry mixture over the goat cheese, drizzle with additional honey, and garnish with fresh mint leaves and a dash of ground cinnamon if desired. Serve warm or slightly chilled.
# Extra Tips:
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For best results, select pears that are just ripe to maintain structure during roasting.