Baked Pears Feta Honey Cranberries (Print-Friendly Version)

This delightful fall treat combines succulent pears baked alongside tangy feta, sweet honey, and tart cranberries—perfect for holiday tables or casual get-togethers. Tap & save.

# Ingredients You’ll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 4 soft pears, ideally Anjou or Bosc
02 - Sprigs of fresh thyme, for topping if you want

→ Cheese

03 - 1/2 cup broken up feta cheese

→ Pantry

04 - 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter or olive oil
05 - 1/3 cup dried cranberries
06 - 2 tablespoons honey
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

# How to Make It:

01 - Cut pears in half lengthwise and scoop out the core with a small spoon or melon baller. Keep stems on if you want them to look pretty. Coat cut surfaces completely with melted butter or olive oil to keep them juicy and tasty.
02 - Set the pear halves with cut sides facing up on a baking dish lined with parchment. Dust cinnamon evenly across all pears.
03 - Put them in a 375°F oven that's already hot and cook for 20-25 minutes. They should be soft when poked with a fork but still hold their shape. Watch them carefully near the end.
04 - Take pears out of the oven. While they're still hot, sprinkle feta cheese on top and scatter dried cranberries over each half so they get slightly soft from the heat.
05 - Pour honey over the warm pears, letting it pool in the middle. Add a few thyme leaves on top if you'd like, and serve right away for the best mix of textures and flavors.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Let pears soften at room temperature for better sweetness, but don't wait until they get mushy.
02 - Don't skip the parchment in your baking dish so honey won't stick and cleanup will be super easy.
03 - Make sure to add the feta while pears are hot from the oven so the cheese gets slightly melty.
04 - Any leftovers can go in a sealed container in the fridge for up to two days. Warm them up gently in the microwave or oven to keep them moist.
05 - If you want, swap feta for ricotta or goat cheese, and try dried cherries, raisins or dates instead of cranberries for different tastes.

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