Baked Apples or Pears (dairy, egg, soy, nut free)

•  4 ripe but firm pears or apples, halved and cored

• 1 log plain or honey goat cheese or non-dairy feta cheese

• ½ lb bacon, cooked and chopped

• 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped 

• 2 tablespoons honey 

• 1 tablespoon olive oil 

• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

• sea salt and pepper, to taste 

Preheat your oven to 375°F. Halve the apples or pears and scoop out the cores to create a small well in each half. Place the pears or apples cut-side up in a baking dish.

In a small bowl, mix your goat or feta cheese, chopped cranberries, and chopped bacon. Drizzle the apples or pears with olive oil, and fill each center with the cheese mixture.

Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the fruits soften. Remove from the oven, drizzle with honey, and sprinkle with fresh thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

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