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Baked Pears with Feta, Honey and Cranberries

Pear halves filled with feta and cranberries, baked until tender and finished with honey and thyme.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ripe but firm pears, halved and cored
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Chopped walnuts for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Halve the pears and scoop out the cores to make a small well in each half.
  3. Place the pears cut-side up in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and fill each center with feta and cranberries.
  4. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the pears soften and the feta starts to melt.
  5. Drizzle with honey, sprinkle with thyme and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Top with walnuts if you like and serve warm.

Notes

Firm pears hold their shape best. Serve as an appetizer, a side or a light dessert.