Four halves of caramelized, grilled pears sit on a white plate, their concaves filled with a mash of rich, marinated feta cheese. Sprinkles of thyme and crushed walnuts scatter the surface. A drizzle of golden honey zigzags across the pears creating a visually enticing pattern. Around the base of pears, fresh arugula leaves garnish the plate, offering a vibrant contrast.

Pearlish Delight - Baked Pear with Feta and Honey

Name: Pearlish Delight - Baked Pear with Feta and Honey
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: ripe pears, 2 halved and cored; feta cheese, 4 ounces crumbled; honey, 1 tablespoon plus more for drizzling; fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon; walnuts, 1/2 cup chopped; baby arugula, 1 cup; extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons; salt and pepper, to taste

Category Side Dish

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 25 minutes

Style Greek

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: September 08, 2025

This is a splendid transition into the later days of summer with a subtle nod to Greek cuisine. The key ingredient in our dish is the wonderfully sweet yet subtly tart pear, which pairs beautifully with feta cheese and honey.

Ingredients (for 4)

Ripe pears - 2 - halved and cored
Feta cheese - 4 ounces - crumbled
Honey - 1 tablespoon - plus more for drizzling
Fresh lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
Walnuts - 1/2 cup - chopped
Baby arugula - 1 cup
Extra virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Salt and pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🌡️🔥

Preheat your oven to 375°F.
Step 2 - 🍐🍯🍋

Place the pear halves on a baking sheet, cut side up. Drizzle with honey and lemon juice.
Step 3 - 🍐🔥⏲️

Bake the pears for 20-25 minutes, until they are soft and caramelized.
Step 4 - 🥜🔥🍳

While the pears are baking, toast the chopped walnuts in a dry pan over medium heat until they are fragrant and lightly browned. Set them aside for later.
Step 5 - 🧀🥣🧂

In a bowl, mix the crumbled feta cheese with olive oil until it forms a chunky paste. Season it with salt and fresh black pepper.
Step 6 - 🍐🧀🍯

After the pears have cooled for a few minutes, top each half with a generous scoop of the feta mixture, a sprinkle of toasted walnuts, and a drizzle more honey.
Step 7 - 🍐🥬🍽️

Garnish your prepared pears with fresh arugula leaves and serve while it's still warm.

Additional

This is a tasty and quick side dish perfect for any occasion. The balance of sweet pears and salty feta cheese is a delightful play on our taste buds. Feel free to add a hint of freshly ground black pepper or crushed dried chili to introduce some heat. If you'd like, replace feta with goat cheese for a different twist.