Honey Baked Pears
Honey baked pears are an easy fruit dessert made with ripe pears, honey, cinnamon, and walnuts, then baked until soft and caramelized.
Ingredients
- 4 ripe pears
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup walnuts, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Cut the pears in half lengthwise and scoop out the cores, then place them cut side up in the baking dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
- Spoon the honey mixture over the pears, then sprinkle the chopped walnuts on top.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the pears are tender and lightly caramelized.
- Serve warm, spooning any extra sauce from the baking dish over the top.
Nutrition
Notes
- Use ripe but firm pears: The pears should be ripe enough to be sweet, but still firm enough to hold their shape while baking.
- Choose a good baking pear: Bosc and Anjou pears work especially well because they soften nicely without falling apart too quickly.
- Do not skip the sauce: Spoon the honey mixture over the pears before baking and again before serving so they stay flavorful and glossy.
- Check for tenderness: The pears are done when a fork slides in easily, but they should still hold their shape.
- Add the walnuts near the end if needed: If your walnuts start browning too quickly, you can sprinkle them on during the last 10 minutes of baking.
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