Ingredients
4 firm-ripe pears (Bosc, Anjou, or Bartlett recommended)
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 oz (113g) block of feta cheese, crumbled
2-3 tablespoons hot honey (store-bought or homemade)
Optional: fresh thyme sprigs, chopped walnuts, or balsamic glaze for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Step 2: Wash the pears thoroughly. Carefully halve each pear lengthwise. Using a small spoon or melon baller, scoop out the core and any seeds from the center of each pear half.
Step 3: Arrange the pear halves, cut-side up, on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle them lightly with olive oil, ensuring each pear half is coated.
Step 4: Generously crumble the feta cheese into the hollowed-out cavity of each pear half. You can gently press it down to fit more.
Step 5: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pears are tender when pierced with a fork but still hold their shape. The feta should be warm and slightly softened.
Step 6: Carefully remove the Baked Pears with Feta & Hot Honey from the oven. Immediately drizzle each pear half generously with hot honey. Serve warm.
Notes
To make your own hot honey: Gently heat 1/2 cup of honey in a small saucepan over low heat. Add 1-2 teaspoons of red pepper flakes (or more for extra heat). Simmer for 5-10 minutes, then let cool completely. Strain the flakes if desired, or leave them in for a rustic look. Store in an airtight container at room temperature. This recipe for Baked Pears with Feta & Hot Honey is best served warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes & Savory Recipes
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
