Description
This delightful dish beautifully marries the sweet, juicy essence of ripe pears with the tangy richness of feta cheese, all drizzled with golden honey. It’s a gourmet experience that’s incredibly easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
- Firm ripe pears (Bosc or Anjou)
- Crumbled feta cheese
- Honey
- Chopped walnuts or pecans
- Fresh thyme or rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Wash the pears thoroughly, then cut them in half lengthwise. Use a spoon or a melon baller to scoop out the core and seeds, creating a small well for the filling.
- In a small bowl, mix the crumbled feta cheese with chopped nuts and fresh herbs. Spoon this mixture generously into the hollowed-out centers of each pear half.
- Place the stuffed pears in a baking dish and drizzle honey over the top.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the pears are soft but still hold their shape. Remove the foil in the last 10 minutes to allow the tops to brown slightly.
- Once baked, remove the pears from the oven and let them cool slightly. They can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: Choose firm but ripe pears for the best texture. You can substitute nuts with seeds for allergies, and feel free to add spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor.