Baked Pears
Baked pears are a warm and inviting dessert, perfect for chilly evenings. This easy recipe transforms ripe pears into a sweet treat by roasting them until tender, enhancing their natural flavors with cinnamon and brown sugar. Drizzled with honey and served warm, these baked pears become a delightful addition to any meal or a comforting solo indulgence. Whether shared at family gatherings or enjoyed after a long day, they promise to create cherished memories.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (each serving is one pear half) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe Bosc or Anjou pears, halved and cored
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons honey (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease an oven-safe baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.
- Arrange pear halves cut-side up in the dish.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the pears.
- Drizzle melted butter over each half.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until tender and golden brown.
- Serve warm, drizzled with honey if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half (100g)
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg