Baked Pears
These Baked Pears are a warm, simple dessert made with tender pears, honey, cinnamon, coconut oil, and vanilla. They bake until soft and lightly browned, then get finished with extra warm sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium/large pears
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Peel the pears with a vegetable peeler.
- Cut the ends off the pears, then cut each pear in half lengthwise.
- Scoop out the core gently, keeping each pear half intact.
- Place the pear halves cut-side down on a baking sheet or in a 9 x 13-inch glass baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine the honey, cinnamon, coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
- Heat the honey mixture in the microwave for 30 seconds, then stir until well combined.
- Spoon 1/2 to 3/4 of the sauce over the pears.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, until the pears are soft and lightly browned.
- Remove the pears from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes.
- Spoon the remaining sauce over each pear before serving.
Notes
- Choose pears that give slightly near the stem but still feel firm through the body.
- Bosc pears hold their shape well, while Anjou pears bake into a softer texture.
- Maple syrup can replace honey for a deeper sweetness.
- Serve warm as is, or add a spoonful of plain Greek yogurt if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pear halves
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 31
- Sodium: 3
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 1
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 39
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0
