Description
Baked pears are a simple, elegant dessert that combines the natural sweetness of pears with warm spices, creating a cozy and delicious treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 4 ripe pears (such as Bartlett or Bosc)
- 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon of chopped nuts (optional, for topping)
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Cut the pears in half and remove the cores using a spoon or melon baller.
- Place the pear halves in the prepared baking dish, cut side up.
- In a small bowl, mix together the butter, honey or maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
- Spoon the butter mixture over the pears, making sure they are well coated.
- Bake the pears in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until they are tender and golden brown. You can check tenderness by gently poking the pears with a fork.
- If desired, sprinkle chopped nuts over the pears during the last 5 minutes of baking for added crunch and flavor.
- Once the pears are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Leftover baked pears can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.To reheat, place the pears in the microwave for 20-30 seconds or warm them in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes.You can make the pears ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator before baking.For a vegan version, substitute butter with coconut oil and use maple syrup instead of honey.For extra caramelization, drizzle additional honey or maple syrup halfway through baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
