Description
A delicious and simple dessert of baked pears with cinnamon, ideal for cozy gatherings and seasonal celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe pears (Bartlett or Bosc)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon butter or coconut oil
- Chopped nuts (optional)
- Greek yogurt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with butter or coconut oil.
- Wash and dry the pears, then slice them in half lengthwise and remove the core.
- Combine honey or maple syrup, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and melted butter or coconut oil in a small bowl to create a glaze.
- Place the pear halves cut side up in the baking dish and drizzle the glaze over them.
- Bake the pears for 25-30 minutes, or until tender, basting occasionally with juices from the dish.
- Serve warm, optionally topped with Greek yogurt and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Notes
Feel free to customize with different spices or sweeteners based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 half pear
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg