Ingredients
Pears
- 4 medium ripe pears, halved and cored
Syrup Mixture
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Toppings (Optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the pears evenly and gently.
- Prepare Pears: Arrange the pear halves in a baking dish, cut-side facing up, ensuring they are spaced evenly for uniform cooking.
- Mix Syrup: In a small bowl, whisk together pure maple syrup, melted unsalted butter, and ground cinnamon until well combined to create a fragrant glaze.
- Glaze Pears: Drizzle the maple syrup mixture evenly over the pear halves so each piece is coated with the flavorful blend.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes, allowing the pears to soften and absorb the flavors.
- Finish Baking: Remove the foil and continue baking for another 10 minutes to caramelize the glaze and develop a golden color.
- Add Nuts: If using, sprinkle the chopped walnuts or pecans over the pears during the last few minutes of baking to toast them lightly.
- Serve Warm: Serve the baked pears warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an indulgent touch.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm pears such as Bosc or Anjou for best results.
- For a vegan option, substitute butter with coconut oil.
- Nuts add texture but can be omitted for a nut-free dessert.
- Leftover baked pears can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently before serving.
- Adjust cinnamon amount to taste for a milder or spicier flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
