Baked Pears with Goat Cheese and Fresh Cranberry Honey (Print-Friendly Version)

Warm baked pears are filled with goat cheese and a separately cooked fresh-cranberry topping. The cranberries soften in honey while the pears roast. Three pears make six halves; keeping the berry mixture separate allows you to judge its tartness and divide it evenly at serving.

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# Ingredients You’ll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 3 firm but ripe Bartlett or Bosc pears, cut in half and seeds removed

02 - 1/3 cup whole cranberries

→ Dairy

03 - 3 ounces soft goat cheese

04 - 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted

→ Pantry

05 - 2 tablespoons honey, with extra for pouring on top

06 - 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder, if you want

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat the oven to 375°F.

02 - Halve and core three pears, trimming only enough underneath to keep them steady.

03 - Arrange cut-side up and divide the butter across the halves.

04 - Roast about twenty minutes, continuing until tender but still intact.

05 - Meanwhile warm fresh cranberries with the measured honey over low heat, stirring until berries burst; add a little water only if the pan starts to catch.

06 - Remove pears and let heavy steam subside, then divide goat cheese among the six hollows.

07 - Spoon the cranberry mixture over the cheese without overfilling.

08 - Finish with optional cinnamon or mint and serve warm; refrigerate leftovers promptly.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - This formula uses fresh cranberries.

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