Blood Orange & Cinnamon Baked Pears

Servings: 4 | Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes

These elegant baked pears with blood orange olive oil and cinnamon pear balsamic create a sophisticated dessert or appetizer that's ready in just 15 minutes. The combination of warm, roasted pears with creamy goat cheese, crunchy pecans, and a sweet-tangy glaze is absolutely divine.

This recipe is perfect for entertaining - it looks impressive but requires minimal effort. The rosemary adds an unexpected savory note that balances the sweetness beautifully.

Ingredients

• 4 Anjou pears
• 1 tbsp butter, melted
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• Small block goat cheese
• ¼ cup pecan pieces
• 2 tbsp blood orange olive oil
• 2 tbsp cinnamon pear balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey

Directions

Bake the Pears:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Slice pears about ¼-½ inch thick and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
3. Brush melted butter over pear slices and sprinkle with rosemary.
4. Bake for 8-10 minutes until pears are tender and lightly golden.

Make the Glaze:

1. While pears bake, mix together blood orange olive oil, cinnamon pear balsamic vinegar, and honey in a small dish.

Assemble:

1. Remove pears from oven and let cool slightly on a serving plate.
2. Add a small smear of goat cheese to each pear slice.
3. Top with pecan pieces.
4. Drizzle the blood orange-cinnamon glaze over everything.

To Serve

Serve warm as an elegant appetizer or dessert. These baked pears are perfect for fall and winter entertaining, holiday gatherings, or a special treat any time of year!