Baked Pears with Brie, Walnuts, and Cranberries

Ingredients

• 3 ripe but firm pears (Bosc or Anjou work best)
• 4 oz (115 g) Brie cheese, cut into small cubes
• ½ cup walnuts, roughly chopped
• ¼ cup dried cranberries (or fresh if available)
• 1 tbsp honey (plus extra for drizzling)
• 1 tbsp butter, melted
• ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
• Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Pears

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Slice pears in half lengthwise.
• Scoop out the core and seeds with a spoon or melon baller, creating a small well in each half.

2. Assemble Filling

• Place pears cut-side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
• Brush lightly with melted butter and sprinkle with a little cinnamon.
• Fill each well with cubes of Brie, chopped walnuts, and cranberries.
• Drizzle with honey.

3. Bake

• Bake for 15–20 minutes, until pears are tender and Brie is melted.
• Remove from oven and let cool slightly.

4. Serve

• Garnish with fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs if desired.
• Drizzle with extra honey before serving warm.

 Serving Ideas

• As a savory appetizer, pair with crackers or crostini.
• As a dessert, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or Greek yogurt.
• Perfect for holiday dinners or cozy fall nights.

Would you like me to also write a savory twist with caramelized onions and prosciutto for these baked pears?