Description
Baked pears are a warm and comforting dessert that transforms simple ingredients into an extraordinary experience. This delightful dish features tender, juicy pears baked to perfection with a blend of cinnamon, brown sugar, and vanilla, creating a sweet aroma that fills your kitchen. Perfect for chilly evenings or as an impressive treat at gatherings, these caramelized beauties are easy to make and can be customized to suit any palate. Get ready to savor the cozy flavors and create lasting memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium ripe pears (such as Bartlett or Anjou)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly butter a baking dish or spray it with nonstick cooking spray.
- Halve each pear lengthwise and remove the core using a melon baller or spoon.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle over each pear half and dot with butter.
- Place pears cut-side up in the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until tender and golden brown.
- Serve warm, drizzled with juices from the baking dish; add ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half (78g)
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: - For a unique twist, substitute brown sugar with maple syrup. - Add nuts or dried fruits inside each pear for extra flavor and texture. - Drizzle caramel sauce on top before serving to elevate your dessert.