Baked Pears with Cinnamon Honey
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4.9
Baked Pears with Cinnamon Honey
Description
Baked Pears with Cinnamon Honey highlights tender pears softened in the oven after being peeled and halved, with the core gently scooped out. They are coated in a glaze made from honey, cinnamon, coconut oil, and vanilla extract warmed together to meld flavors. Baking for 30 minutes lets the pears brown and become soft without losing shape, producing a slightly caramelized finish.
The flavor centers on the gentle sweetness of honey paired with the warm spice of cinnamon and a smooth note from coconut oil or butter. The baking method allows the pears to retain body while becoming juicy and soft, with some caramelization adding texture and complexity.
Serve these baked pears warm with extra sauce spooned over, suitable for a light dessert or accompaniment to breakfast or brunch. The recipe is straightforward, relying on fresh fruit and pantry staples, emphasizing natural flavors with minimal fuss.
Ingredients
- 4 medium pear
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil or butter
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Peel the pears with a vegetable peeler.
- Cut the ends off and then cut the pears in half.
- Scoop out the core gently.
- Please them face down on a baking sheet or in a 9 x 13 glass baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine the honey, cinnamon, coconut oil and vanilla extract and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds. Stir to combine well.
- Spoon ½ - ¾ of the sauce over the pears.
- Bake for 30 minutes until soft and turning brown.
- Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes
- Spoon additional sauce over each pear before serving.
- ENJOY!!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 211 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2halves | |
| Calories | 211kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 206mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 45IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
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