Ingredients
4 medium or large firm pears suitable for baking (such as Bosc, Anjou, Seckel, Bartlett, or Comice)
1/4 cup (50g) light brown sugar or 1/2 cup (120ml) pure maple syrup (maple syrup can be substituted with honey if preferred)
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, adjust to taste)
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
Juice of half a fresh lemon
2 to 4 tablespoons (28 to 56g) unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1/8 teaspoon salt (optional, enhances flavor)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla paste or pure vanilla extract
Optional toppings: granola, 1/4 cup (25g) crushed walnuts, plain or Greek yogurt, vanilla ice cream
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) or 400°F (204°C) depending on desired caramelization. Line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. Peel and core pears if using firmer varieties like Bosc; for softer varieties, leave the skin on. Cut pears in half lengthwise, remove seeds, and optionally trim the base to help them sit flat.
3. Arrange pear halves cut side up in the baking dish. Drizzle with lemon juice.
4. Combine brown sugar with cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and sprinkle over pears or drizzle with maple syrup mixed with vanilla extract.
5. Dot with butter cubes and sprinkle with crushed walnuts, if using.
6. Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes for softer pears. For firmer pears, bake up to 1 hour 30 minutes, turning halfway and basting with caramel juices.
7. Remove from oven, let cool slightly, then serve warm with optional toppings like ice cream or yogurt.
Last Step:
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😉 Baked pears can be served warm or cold for different experiences.
🧊 Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4-5 days and reheat before serving.
🔥 Add a splash of water to caramelized pans after baking to ease cleaning.
- Prep Time: 5 to 10 minutes
- None: 0 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half
- Calories: 159 to 206 kcal
- Sugar: 12 to 31 g
- Sodium: 3.9 to 79 mg
- Fat: 0.3 to 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g (approximate, varies by butter usage)
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 to 41 g
- Fiber: 3 to 6 g
- Protein: 0.7 to 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg