Baked Pears with Feta, Honey, and Cranberries (Print version)
Tender baked pears filled with feta, cranberries, walnuts, and honey for a cozy sweet-savory dish.
# Ingredients:
For the pears
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4 ripe but firm Bosc or Anjou pears
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 teaspoon olive oil, for the baking dish
For the filling
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3/4 cup (115 g) crumbled feta cheese
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1/3 cup (45 g) dried cranberries, roughly chopped
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1/4 cup (30 g) chopped walnuts
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3 tablespoons (63 g) honey, plus more for serving
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish
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Pinch of fine salt
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Freshly ground black pepper, for serving
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly oil a medium baking dish that will hold the pear halves in a single layer.
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Halve the pears lengthwise and scoop out the cores with a melon baller or small spoon. Brush the cut sides with lemon juice.
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In a small bowl, mix the feta, dried cranberries, walnuts, cinnamon, thyme, and salt until evenly combined.
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Arrange the pears cut-side up in the dish. Spoon the feta mixture into the cavities and drizzle with 3 tablespoons honey.
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Cover the dish loosely with foil and bake for 18 minutes so the pears steam and soften without drying out.
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Uncover and bake 10-15 minutes more, until the pears are tender when pierced but still hold their shape. Spoon pan juices over the pears, add extra honey if desired, and finish with thyme and black pepper.
# Good to know:
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Serve warm as an appetizer, side dish, or light dessert.
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Choose pears that are firm with a little give near the stem.
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Nutrition is an estimate per serving.