Description
Enjoy the comforting warmth of baked pears, drizzled with honey and cinnamon, creating a delightful dessert that’s perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe pears (Bosc or Anjou)
- 1/4 cup pure honey
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Pears: Wash and halve the pears. Carefully scoop out the cores to create space for filling.
- Add Flavor: In a bowl, mix honey and cinnamon until combined. Drizzle this mixture into each pear half.
- Butter Up: Place a small pat of butter on top of each pear half.
- Bake Away: Arrange the pear halves cut side up in a baking dish. Add about half an inch of water to the dish, cover tightly with foil, and bake for 25-30 minutes until fork-tender but not mushy.
- Serve with Style: Allow to cool slightly before serving warm. Drizzle with any leftover honey mixture and top with walnuts if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 baked pear half (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 136
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Experiment with different spices like nutmeg for varied flavor. Serve with yogurt or ice cream for added creaminess. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.