Baked Pears Goat Cheese Honey (Print-Friendly Version)
A wonderful autumn treat with warm pears stuffed with tangy goat cheese, drizzled with sweet honey, and topped with zesty cranberries. Great for holiday gatherings or quiet evenings. Click to save.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Produce
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3 slightly firm ripe pears, either Bartlett or Bosc varieties, cut in half with seeds removed
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1/3 cup whole fresh cranberries
→ Dairy
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3 ounces soft goat cheese
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2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
→ Pantry
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2 tablespoons honey, with extra for drizzling on top
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, if you want
# How to Make It:
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Turn your oven on to 375°F to warm up.
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Cut the pears down the middle lengthwise, scoop out the middle seed part, and flatten the bottoms if needed so they won't wobble.
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Set the pear halves with the cut side facing up in your baking dish and put a small chunk of butter on each one.
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Pop the pears into the heated oven for about 20 minutes until they're soft enough to stick a fork in and have turned golden.
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While the pears are cooking, mix your cranberries with honey in a little pot over low heat. Let them bubble slowly until the berries start to pop and get mushy.
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Take your baked pears out and let them cool off a bit. Then drop spoonfuls of goat cheese into the hollow of each pear half.
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Add a spoonful of your cranberry mix on top of the cheese. If you'd like it sweeter, drizzle some extra honey over everything.
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Dust with a bit of cinnamon and add some fresh mint leaves if you have them. You can eat these warm or a little cold.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Pick pears that aren't too soft or they'll turn mushy during baking. The creamy goat cheese tastes amazing when it starts melting into the sweet fruit and honey.