🍰 Baked Pears with Gorgonzola, Honey, and Cranberries 🧀 A delightful blend of sweet and savory, perfect for impressing at any gathering or adding a touch of elegance to your family dinner table. 🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️ - 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped - 2 tablespoons honey - 1/2 cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled 🧀 - 1 tablespoon olive oil 🫒 - Salt and pepper to taste 🧂 - 4 ripe, firm pears, halved and cored - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves - Optional: Chopped walnuts for garnish 🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳 1. Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). 2. Prepare your pears by halving them and removing the cores, making sure to create a small well in each half. 3. Place the pear halves cut side up in a baking dish, then drizzle each with olive oil. 4. Sprinkle the Gorgonzola cheese and chopped cranberries into the wells of each pear half. 5. Allow the pears to bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until they are tender and the cheese has started to melt. 6. Once baked, remove the pears from the oven, and enhance their flavor by drizzling honey over each one and adding a sprinkle of fresh thyme. Season with salt and pepper to your liking. 7. If desired, top with chopped walnuts for an added crunch. 🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎 - Calories: 200 - Carbohydrates: 30g - Protein: 4g - Fat: 8g - Sodium: 150mg - Fiber: 5g 💡 Tips and Tricks 💡 - Choosing pears that are ripe but still firm will give the best texture after baking. - For a vegan version, substitute Gorgonzola with a plant-based cheese that melts well. ⏳ Preparation time ⌛ Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 20 minutes | Serving: 4