Description

Baked Pears are a simple, elegant dessert made by roasting ripe pears with warm spices and a touch of natural sweetener until tender and caramelized. Served alone or with yogurt or ice cream, they’re a cozy and healthy treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

2 ripe but firm pears (such as Bosc or Anjou)
2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter (optional)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans, optional)
Plain or vanilla yogurt, whipped cream, or ice cream (optional, for serving)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Halve the pears lengthwise and scoop out the cores with a spoon.
Place pear halves cut-side up in a baking dish.
Drizzle with maple syrup or honey and sprinkle with cinnamon. Add a small piece of butter to each half, if using.
Add a splash of water to the bottom of the baking dish to prevent sticking.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until pears are fork-tender and slightly golden.
Let cool slightly. Serve warm with optional toppings like yogurt, whipped cream, or nuts.

Notes

Add a splash of apple cider or orange juice to the baking dish for extra flavor.Sprinkle with granola for crunch, or stuff with raisins or dried cranberries.Use pumpkin pie spice for a cozy fall version.Make it dairy-free by skipping butter or using a plant-based alternative.Serve chilled over oatmeal or yogurt for breakfast.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 pear with toppings
Calories: 120
Sugar: 13g
Sodium: 5mg
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 10mg