🍐 Golden Baked Pears with Feta, Warm Honey & Festive Cranberries
Mediterranean • Naturally sweet • Beautiful & delicious
Servings: 4 halves (2 pears)
Time: 25 minutes
✅ Ingredients
For the Baked Pears
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2 ripe but firm pears (Bosc or Bartlett)
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1–2 tbsp olive oil or melted coconut oil
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1–2 tbsp honey
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½ tsp cinnamon
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¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
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A pinch of salt
For Topping
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1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
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2–3 tbsp dried cranberries (unsweetened if possible)
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1–2 tbsp chopped walnuts or pistachios
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Drizzle of warm honey
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Fresh mint or thyme, optional for garnish
🔥 Instructions
1. Prepare the pears
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Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
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Cut pears in half lengthwise.
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Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and make a small hollow.
2. Season & bake
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Brush cut sides with olive oil.
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Drizzle lightly with honey.
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Sprinkle cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
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Place pears cut-side up on a baking sheet.
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Bake 20–25 minutes or until golden, soft, and caramelized around the edges.
3. Add toppings
Remove from oven and immediately top with:
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Crumbled feta
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Dried cranberries
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Walnuts or pistachios
Drizzle a little warm honey over the top.
4. Serve
Serve warm with:
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A sprinkle of fresh mint or thyme
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A spoon of Greek yogurt (optional for extra creaminess)
⭐ Mediterranean Variations
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Replace feta with goat cheese
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Add a crack of black pepper for a gourmet twist
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Replace honey with pomegranate molasses
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Add orange zest for brightness
🍽️ Great for:
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Healthy dessert
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Holiday table
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Breakfast with yogurt
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Afternoon tea
