Baked Pears Goat Cheese Honey (Recipe for Printing)
A fall classic featuring baked pears filled with tangy goat cheese, sweet honey, and tart cranberries. Perfect for Thanksgiving or cozy autumn dinners. Save & click.
# What You Need:
→ Produce
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3 ripe but firm pears, Bartlett or Bosc, halved and cored
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1/3 cup fresh cranberries
→ Dairy
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3 ounces goat cheese
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
→ Pantry
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2 tablespoons honey, plus more for drizzling
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional
# How to Make It:
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Preheat the oven to 375°F.
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Slice pears in half lengthwise, remove cores, and if necessary, trim the bottoms so the halves sit flat.
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Place pear halves cut-side up in a baking dish and top each with a small pat of unsalted butter.
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Transfer pears to the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the flesh is fork-tender and golden.
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While pears roast, combine cranberries and honey in a small saucepan over low heat. Simmer gently until the cranberries begin to burst and soften.
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Remove baked pears from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. Spoon goat cheese into the center of each pear half.
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Spoon the cranberry mixture over the goat cheese. Drizzle with additional honey if desired.
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Sprinkle with ground cinnamon and fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve warm or slightly chilled.
# Extra Tips:
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Use firm, ripe pears to prevent them from falling apart during roasting. Warm goat cheese melds beautifully with the fruit and honey.