Description
A simple yet delightful dessert that brings out the natural sweetness of pears, topped with a crunchy mixture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe pears (Bartlett or Bosc)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- Optional: vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Wash the pears and cut them in half lengthwise, removing the core.
- Place the pear halves cut side up in a baking dish.
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl, drizzle melted butter over pears, and sprinkle the mixture on top.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Let cool slightly, then serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- Choose ripe pears that are slightly soft to the touch.
- Adjust sweetness by modifying the amount of brown sugar.
- Consider adding different nuts or dried fruits for variation.
- Experiment with spices like nutmeg or ginger for new flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: baked pears, dessert, easy recipe, healthy dessert