Amaretti & Ricotta Stuffed Pears with Honey Drizzle

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. 2

   Wash the pears. Cut each pear in half lengthwise. Use a melon baller or a small spoon to carefully scoop out the core and seeds from each half, creating a cavity.

   ~10 min
3. 3

   In a mixing bowl, crumble the amaretti cookies into fine crumbs. Add the ricotta cheese, ground cinnamon, and optional lemon zest. Mix until well combined.

   ~5 min
4. 4

   Spoon the ricotta and amaretti mixture into the cavities of the pear halves, filling them generously.

   ~5 min
5. 5

   Place the stuffed pear halves into a baking dish. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of honey over the top of each stuffed pear.

   ~2 min
6. 6

   Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the pears are tender when pierced with a fork and the filling is lightly golden.

   ~30 min
7. 7

   Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Drizzle with additional honey if desired.

   ~5 min