⭐ Ingredients (Serves 4)
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2 large ripe pears (Bosc or Bartlett), halved & cored
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2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
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3–4 tbsp honey
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
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¼ cup walnuts, roughly chopped
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¼ cup fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries chopped)
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¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
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Pinch of sea salt
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Fresh mint for garnish (optional)
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A squeeze of lemon juice (to keep pears fresh)
🧈 Instructions
1. Prep the Pears
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Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
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Cut pears in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds.
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Brush cut sides with a little lemon juice.
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Place pears cut-side up in a baking dish.
2. Season and Bake
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Drizzle pears with olive oil or melted butter.
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Add honey on top.
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Sprinkle with cinnamon + a tiny pinch of salt.
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Bake for 25–35 minutes, until the pears are soft and caramelized.
3. Prepare the Toppings
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Mix the berries + walnuts in a bowl.
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Set aside the feta for crumbling at the end.
4. Assemble
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Remove warm pears from the oven.
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Fill the hollowed centers with berries + walnuts mixture.
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Crumble feta generously on top.
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Drizzle a little extra honey over everything.
5. Serve
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Garnish with fresh mint.
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Serve warm — it tastes amazing with vanilla yogurt or a dollop of Greek yogurt.
🍽 Q & A
Q: Can I make this ahead?
A: Yes! Bake the pears, store without toppings, and add berries/walnuts/feta before serving.
Q: What other nuts can I use?
A: Pecans, pistachios, almonds, or hazelnuts all work perfectly.
Q: Can I make it sugar-free?
A: Replace honey with sugar-free maple syrup or monk fruit syrup.
Q: What pears work best?
A: Bosc pears hold shape best; Bartletts bake softer and sweeter.
Q: Is the feta necessary?
A: It brings a salty Mediterranean balance—highly recommended! But you can use ricotta, mascarpone, or goat cheese instead.