Description
Easy Baked Pears is a simple and delicious dessert recipe featuring halved pears baked with a drizzle of maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla. The warm pears become tender and lightly caramelized, perfect served with crunchy maple almond granola and creamy Greek yogurt for added texture and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 4 large pears (or 6 medium pears)
Seasoning & Sweetener
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup (120ml) pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Optional Toppings
- Maple almond granola
- Plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare the Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray a large baking pan or line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking, then set aside.
- Halve and Core the Pears: Cut the pears in half. Using a cookie scoop, melon baller, or spoon, carefully core out the seeds from each pear half. Arrange the pears cut side up on the prepared pan or baking sheet. Sprinkle the pears evenly with ground cinnamon; add more cinnamon if desired for extra flavor.
- Mix and Drizzle the Syrup: In a small bowl, whisk together the pure maple syrup and vanilla extract until well combined. Drizzle this mixture evenly over the arranged pears, allowing the flavors to soak in during baking.
- Bake the Pears: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for about 25 minutes, or until the pears are soft and have lightly browned edges. If the pears are very firm, you can extend the baking time slightly to reach desired tenderness.
- Serve Warm: Remove the pears from the oven and let them cool slightly. Serve warm with optional toppings like maple almond granola and plain Greek yogurt for added texture and creaminess.
- Store Leftovers: Store any leftover baked pears covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, making for a convenient, healthy snack or dessert reminder.
Notes
- Choose ripe but firm pears for best baking results; Bartlett, Bosc, or Anjou work well.
- You can adjust the amount of cinnamon and maple syrup to taste.
- Substitute maple syrup with honey if preferred, but flavor will change slightly.
- The optional granola adds crunch while Greek yogurt adds creaminess to balance the dish.
- For a dairy-free option, serve with coconut yogurt instead of Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
