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Baked Pears with Feta

Delicious Baked Pears with Feta for a Cozy Night In

Baked Pears with Feta is a delightful dessert that blends sweet pears, creamy feta, and tart cranberries, perfect for cozy nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pears
  • 4 pieces Pears Firm, ripe pears
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese Creamy and tangy; substitute with goat cheese for a milder option
  • 1/2 cup Cranberries Add tartness; may swap with dried cherries or figs
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts Walnuts or pecans; omit for nut-free
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra flavor
For the Drizzle
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Can swap with maple syrup for vegan option

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Fork
  • Melon Baller
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Slice the pears in half lengthwise and scoop out the cores to create a pocket for stuffing.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine feta cheese, cranberries, chopped nuts, honey, and cinnamon; mix well.
  4. Spoon the filling into the hollow centers of each pear half.
  5. Drizzle the remaining honey over the stuffed pears.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the pears are soft and tops are golden.
  7. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the filling with alternative fruits or spices for a unique twist.

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