🍐 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

• 2 ripe but firm pears (Bosc or Bartlett)

• 1–2 tbsp olive oil or melted coconut oil

• 1–2 tbsp honey

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)

• A pinch of salt

For Topping

• 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese

• 2–3 tbsp dried cranberries (unsweetened if possible)

• 1–2 tbsp chopped walnuts or pistachios

• Drizzle of warm honey

• Fresh mint or thyme, optional for garnish

🔥 Instructions

1. Prepare the pears

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).

2. Cut pears in half lengthwise.

3. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and make a small hollow.

2. Season & bake

1. Brush cut sides with olive oil.

2. Drizzle lightly with honey.

3. Sprinkle cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.

4. Place pears cut-side up on a baking sheet.

5. Bake 20–25 minutes or until golden, soft, and caramelized around the edges.

3. Add toppings

Remove from oven and immediately top with:

• Crumbled feta

• Dried cranberries

• Walnuts or pistachios

Drizzle a little warm honey over the top.

4. Serve

Serve warm with:

• A sprinkle of fresh mint or thyme

• A spoon of Greek yogurt (optional for extra creaminess)

⭐ Mediterranean Variations

• Replace feta with goat cheese

• Add a crack of black pepper for a gourmet twist

• Replace honey with pomegranate molasses

• Add orange zest for brightness

🍽️ Great for:

• Healthy dessert

• Holiday table

• Breakfast with yogurt

• Afternoon tea