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Baked Pears
Make with only a few ingredients, these Baked Pears are a delightful treat that you can serve for any occasion.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 326 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 medium pears (such as Bartlett, Bosc, or Anjou)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted plus more for the pan
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup maple syrup (60ml)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- granola or chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F. Lightly butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- If using pears with a firm skin like Bosc, peel them. Otherwise, leave the skin on. Cut the pears in half lengthwise, leaving the stems on for visual presentation if desired. Use a melon baller or a small spoon to scoop out the cores.
- Place the pear halves in the baking dish and brush all over with the melted butter. Sprinkle the cut sides evenly with sugar and cinnamon. Stir together the maple syrup and vanilla and drizzle all over the pears. Fill the centers with granola, if using.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until soft and the sugar has made a caramelized sauce in the pan. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, yogurt, or toasted nuts, and the caramel drizzled on top.
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Notes
- When preparing the baked pears, you can remove the pear stems or leave them on for a prettier presentation.
- You can use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar for deeper caramel and molasses flavors.
- Avoid using too small pears, as they shrink a little as they bake in the oven.
- You can line the baking dish with some parchment to make cleaning up easier.
- For extra caramelized fruit, once drizzled with maple syrup, flip the pears cut-side down and bake for 30 minutes, then flip and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes.
- Do not discard the liquid at the bottom of the baking dish! Drizzle it over your pears before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
326kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
60g
(20%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
13mg
(1%)
Potassium
342mg
(10%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
39g
(78%)
Vitamin A
220IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
64mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 326
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 326kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 342mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 39g | 78% |
| Vitamin A | 220IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.