Baked Pears with Feta, Honey, and Cranberries Recipe
Deliciously tender baked pears topped with savory crumbled feta, sweet dried cranberries, and drizzled with golden honey, enhanced with a subtle hint of cinnamon and fresh thyme. This easy-to-make dessert or snack balances fruity sweetness with creamy and tangy notes, perfect for a cozy treat or elegant presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings (2 halves per serving) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Produce
- 3 ripe pears, halved and cored
- Fresh thyme leaves, for garnish (optional)
Dairy
- 75 grams crumbled feta cheese
Pantry
- 30 milliliters olive oil or melted butter
- 30 grams dried cranberries
- 30 milliliters honey
- 1 gram ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a baking dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Prepare Pears: Brush each pear half with olive oil or melted butter to add moisture and help them brown slightly during baking. Arrange pears cut-side up in the lined baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with ground cinnamon to add a warm spice flavor.
- Bake Pears: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake the pears for 20 to 25 minutes. They should become tender but still hold their shape for the perfect texture.
- Add Toppings: Remove pears from the oven and while still warm, top each half with crumbled feta cheese and dried cranberries, which will add a salty and sweet contrast.
- Drizzle Honey and Garnish: Generously drizzle honey over each pear to complete the sweet and savory balance. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves if desired for a fragrant herbal note. Serve warm for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- If fresh thyme is unavailable, you can substitute with a sprinkle of dried thyme or fresh rosemary for a different herbal aroma.
- For a vegan version, replace feta cheese with a plant-based alternative or omit it altogether.
- Use a ripe but firm pear variety like Bosc or Anjou for optimal texture after baking.
- Honey can be substituted with maple syrup for a slightly different sweetness profile.
- Ensure pears are not overly ripe to avoid them becoming mushy during baking.
Keywords: baked pears, feta cheese, honey dessert, baked fruit, cinnamon pears, autumn dessert, cranberry topping
