Savory Stuffed Pear Halves
Shanthi Appelo, MS, RD
| 1 min read
Savory meets sweet in this recipe that leans into the natural sweetness of pears and is topped with an aromaticmixture that offers a contrast in texture. Simply bake the pears with a handful of ingredients and enjoy once they’ve softened in the oven. Enjoy as an appetizer or side dish.
Total Time:
35 minutes
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cooking Difficulty:
Easy
Serving Amount
Ingredients
3 ripe but firm pears (Bosc, Anjou or Bartlett), halved and cored
43 oz goat cheese, crumbled
2 Tsp. fresh thyme, chopped
1⁄4 cup pecans, chopped
1⁄4 cup dried cranberries
1 Tbsp. honey
Pinch of flaky sea salt
Fresh cracked black pepper
Optional - balsamic reduction or glaze, for drizzling
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Step 2
In a small bowl, mix goat cheese, pecan and thyme until well-combined.
Step 3
Spoon herbed goat cheese mixture into the center of each pear half, overfilling.
Step 4
Drizzle each with honey and top with a pinch of flaky salt and pepper.
Step 5
Bake for 25-25 minutes, or until center is soft. Drizzle finished product with balsamic reduction if desired or enjoy as is.
