Description
Cinnamon Stuffed Pears is a warm, comforting dessert featuring ripe pears filled with a buttery cinnamon crumble topping, baked to golden perfection. This recipe combines the natural sweetness of pears with a crunchy, spiced topping, making it ideal for cozy fall or winter gatherings.
Ingredients
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Crumb Topping
- 16 tablespoons salted butter, softened
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cane sugar
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pears
- 6 whole pears
- 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crumb Topping: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, all-purpose flour, cane sugar, light brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Use a pastry blender to mix the ingredients thoroughly until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Prepare the Pears: Cut each pear in half vertically. Using a melon baller, carefully scoop out the center of each pear half, removing all the seeds and creating a hollow space for the filling. Arrange the pear halves on a baking sheet, cut side up.
- Fill the Pears: Spoon the crumb topping mixture into the hollowed centers of the pear halves. Then, sprinkle the remaining crumb topping evenly over each pear, ensuring they are well covered.
- Add Pecans (Optional): Sprinkle chopped pecans on top of the stuffed pears for extra texture and flavor, if desired.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the pears on the baking sheet for approximately 45 minutes, or until the crumb topping is golden brown and the pears are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm. For an indulgent treat, top the baked pears with whipped topping or a scoop of vanilla ice cream before serving.
Notes
- Choose ripe but firm pears to ensure they hold their shape during baking.
- For a nut-free version, omit the pecans or substitute with seeds such as sunflower or pumpkin seeds.
- This dessert can be prepared ahead; assemble the pears and keep them refrigerated before baking.
- Leftover crumb topping can be stored and used as a topping for muffins or yogurt.
- Adjust sugar quantities based on the sweetness of the pears and personal preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
