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Caramelized Beet & Pear Towers with Feta Snow & Citrus Honey Drip

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Elegant, layered stacks of roasted beets and pears, topped with crumbled feta and drizzled with a zesty honey sauce for a stunning appetizer or side dish. This dish balances earthy sweetness from caramelized beets and pears with salty feta and bright citrus honey.[1]

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium beets, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
  • 2 firm pears, cored and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • Zest and juice of 1 orange
  • 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled into fine 'snow'

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss beet and pear slices with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet.[1]
  2. Roast for 20-25 minutes until caramelized and tender, flipping halfway through. Let cool slightly.[1]
  3. While roasting, whisk together honey, orange zest, and orange juice in a small bowl to make the citrus honey drip.[1]
  4. Assemble towers by stacking alternating beet and pear slices. Top each tower with crumbled feta snow.
  5. Gently warm the citrus honey if needed until runny, then drizzle over the towers just before serving.[1]

Notes

Overheating the honey can destroy its floral notes and make it too thin; warm gently only until runny. Let beet and pear slices cool slightly before assembling to avoid melting the feta snow into a puddle. Add feta snow and honey drip at the last second to preserve textures and sheen.[1]

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