Baked Pears
Baked pears are a delightful dessert that turns simple, ripe fruit into a warm, caramelized treat. Infused with sweet spices and drizzled with syrup, they evoke cozy memories and are perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-follow recipe makes it simple to impress your guests or enjoy a comforting indulgence at home. Serve warm with ice cream or yogurt for an irresistible finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (2 halves per serving) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe Bosc or Anjou pears
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking dish.
- Wash and dry the pears, then slice them in half lengthwise and scoop out the cores.
- In a bowl, mix together brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until combined.
- Place pear halves cut-side up in the baking dish and drizzle the sweet mixture over them.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until tender but not mushy, basting occasionally.
- Serve warm with ice cream or yogurt, drizzled with baking syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half (100g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg