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Chef Taha Ayad's Recipe Baked Pears with Honey Cinnamon and Vanilla
Taha Ayad

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
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 205

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium/large pears
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • ¼ to ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • ½ to 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Peel the pears with a vegetable peeler.
  3. Cut the ends off the pears, then cut each pear in half lengthwise.
  4. Scoop out the core gently, keeping each pear half intact.
  5. Place the pear halves cut-side down on a baking sheet or in a 9 x 13-inch glass baking dish.
  6. In a small bowl, combine the honey, cinnamon, coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
  7. Heat the honey mixture in the microwave for 30 seconds, then stir until well combined.
  8. Spoon 1/2 to 3/4 of the sauce over the pears.
  9. Bake for about 30 minutes, until the pears are soft and lightly browned.
  10. Remove the pears from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes.
  11. Spoon the remaining sauce over each pear before serving.

Notes

  1. Choose pears that give slightly near the stem but still feel firm through the body.
  2. Bosc pears hold their shape well, while Anjou pears bake into a softer texture.
  3. Maple syrup can replace honey for a deeper sweetness.
  4. Serve warm as is, or add a spoonful of plain Greek yogurt if desired.
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