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Easy Savory Baked Pears

These Easy Savory Baked Pears make a delicious and different side dish or accompaniment to a cheeseboard. Tender soft pears with red onion flavored with rosemary and maple syrup - these are just perfect with turkey for Thanksgiving, or as an accompaniment to a Christmas ham. Simple to make, the pears roast in the oven quickly, to give you a healthy, naturally sweet side dish that is just a little bit different. Try these for your holiday table!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 203 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Australian

Ingredients

  • 3 pears - see note 1
  • 1 red onion - see note 3
  • 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 ½ tablespoon maple syrup - see note 3
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar - see note 4
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC/350ºF.
  2. Cut each pear vertically into quarters and use a teaspoon to remove the core and seeds.
  3. Peel the onion and cut into wedges.
  4. Place the pears to a baking pan or ovenproof dish.
  5. Add the onion wedges and sprigs of rosemary.
  6. Pour over the olive oil, maple syrup, and apple cider vinegar. Toss gently to ensure each pear and onion wedge is well coated.
  7. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until everything is soft and starting to caramelize.
  9. Serve hot, warm or room temperature.

Notes

  • I like to use anjou pears, as they are naturally sweet, with a firm texture and gorgeous two-tone skin. But be guided by what is in the grocery store. (see the bulk of post for more tips on choosing your pear)
  • I love the color pop of red onions, but any onion will work well here.
  • Feel free to substitute honey or the maple syrup.
  • Swap the apple cider vinegar for white wine vinegar if you don't have ACV.

Nutrition Information

Calories 203kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 294mg (12%) Potassium 212mg (6%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 19g (38%) Vitamin A 63IU (1%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 203

% Daily Value*

Calories 203kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 294mg 12%
Potassium 212mg 5%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 19g 38%
Vitamin A 63IU 1%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.