Description
Indulge in the comforting sweetness of baked pears, perfectly drizzled with honey and sprinkled with aromatic spices for a delightful dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe pears (Bosc or Anjou)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (or pecans)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Wash the pears thoroughly. Slice each pear in half lengthwise and scoop out the core using a melon baller or spoon.
- Drizzle honey into each pear half, allowing it to pool slightly in the center. Generously sprinkle ground cinnamon and nutmeg over each half.
- Sprinkle chopped walnuts over the honeyed pear halves for added crunch and texture.
- Place the prepared pears in the oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Transfer the warm baked pears to plates, drizzling any remaining honey from the baking dish over the top. Serve as is or pair with yogurt for a delicious twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 baked pear half (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For variations, consider substituting honey with maple syrup or adding a splash of vanilla extract. - These baked pears make an excellent breakfast option when topped with yogurt or granola.