Baked Cinnamon Pears
Baked Cinnamon Pears are a delightful autumn-inspired dessert that combines tender, juicy pears with warm cinnamon and sweet brown sugar. This easy-to-make recipe transforms simple ingredients into a comforting treat perfect for cozy evenings or holiday gatherings. Each bite offers a delicious burst of flavor, making it an irresistible addition to your dessert repertoire.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 ripe pears (Bosc or Anjou)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray an oven-safe baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Wash the pears, cut them in half lengthwise, and remove the seeds. Arrange cut-side up in the baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon until well combined. Optionally, add nutmeg or chopped nuts for extra flavor.
- Generously sprinkle the mixture over each pear half and top with small pats of butter.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until fork-tender but not mushy.
- Serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half (about 85g)
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg