Description
These Easy Maple Baked Pears are a simple yet elegant dessert that showcases the natural sweetness of pears, enhanced with warm spices and a drizzle of maple syrup. Perfect for a cozy fall evening or a special treat any time of the year.
Ingredients
Scale
Pears:
- 4 ripe but firm pears (such as Bosc or Anjou), halved and cored
Maple Syrup Mixture:
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Toppings:
- Chopped walnuts, pecans, or granola
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Prepare pears: Arrange the pear halves cut side up in the dish.
- Mix maple syrup: In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla.
- Coat pears: Spoon the mixture evenly over the pears.
- Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes, or until the pears are tender and caramelized.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Top with nuts or granola if desired, and serve warm on their own or with a scoop of yogurt, whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- These pears are best served warm and are perfect for breakfast or dessert.
- You can prepare them ahead and reheat just before serving.
- For extra indulgence, drizzle with more maple syrup before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 halves
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
