Baked Pears
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Perfectly spiced, topped with pecans, and sweetened with honey, this Baked Pears recipe requires just 5 ingredients. I like to serve them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or some whipped cream for a super easy yet impressive fall dessert.
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Easy Baked Pears Recipe
Pears, in my opinion, are a very underrated fruit. They’re often overshadowed by other fall and winter fruits, like apples and oranges, despite the flavor being so perfect for fall. They’re pretty versatile too, whether you use them to make a classic pear crisp, throw them in a pear salad, or use them to make these irresistible baked pears.
These baked pears give classic baked apples a run for their money as one of my favorite easy fall desserts. They’re so simple to make and taste wonderful, gently spiced, topped with nuts, and sweetened with honey. Perfect for a family dessert or casual dinner party.
Baked Pears
Ingredients
- 4 large ripe but firm pears, washed and dried (Bosc, Bartlett, Anjou, Asian, Seckel, or your favorite!)
- 1/3 cup honey, (or maple syrup)
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- pinch of nutmeg
- ½ cup chopped pecans, seeds or rolled oats also work
- ice cream, or yogurt or whipped cream, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 13×9 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Slice the pears in half vertically, then cut a small sliver off the underside so they lay flat when you transfer them to the baking dish.
- Using a measuring spoon, small cookie scoop, or melon baller, scoop out the seeds. Arrange them facing up in the baking dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Drizzle most of it all over the pears, reserving about 2 tablespoons for after the pears are finished baking. Top with the pecans.
- Bake in the oven about 35 minutes until tender and lightly browned around the edges. Remove, let cool slightly. Serve warm with ice cream or yogurt and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.
Did you make this? Leave a rating below!How to Make Baked Pears
Prepare the pears and oven: Slice the pears in half vertically. Cut a sliver off the underside so they lay flat. Scoop out the seeds then arrange them in a baking dish, face up. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray the baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Add the toppings and bake: Whisk together the honey, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Drizzle most of it over the pears (reserving ~2 tbsp). Top with the pecans.
Bake for 35 minutes, until the pears are tender and lightly browned around the edges.
Cool and serve: Let cool slightly and serve warm with the remaining honey mixture drizzled on top.
How to Store
Baked pears are best enjoyed immediately but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Gently warm the pears in the microwave until heated through.
Serving Suggestions
I love to serve these baked pears with the remaining honey mixture drizzled over them and a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an easy yet impressive dessert that’s not too sweet or decadent. You could also top them with whipped cream or yogurt. If you’re entertaining and looking for drink ideas, they pair well with a cranberry Moscow mule and hot buttered rum.
I admit I didn’t make this recipe as written, it inspired me. I had one pear, one apple, one peach and one orange. I sliced the apple, pear and peach and squeezed the orange juice over it all. I made the topping with some chopped trail mix and oat meal, but used the recipe for the sweet syrup. Amy, this was the inspiration I needed to use up all this fruit! It was delicious as a “makeshift” crumble! We served it warm with a bit of vanilla ice cream. Thank you for the inspiration!