Description
A delicious and easy recipe for Cinnamon Maple Baked Pears that you’ll love making at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe but firm pears
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and ensure the rack is in the center position
- Prepare Pears: Wash the pears thoroughly and slice them in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out the core using a melon baller or spoon
- Make Maple Mixture: In a bowl, mix the maple syrup and cinnamon until well combined and smooth
- Arrange and Drizzle: Arrange pear halves cut side up in a baking dish and drizzle generously with the maple cinnamon mixture
- Add Butter and Nuts: Dot each pear half with butter pieces and sprinkle with chopped nuts if using
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until pears are tender and golden brown. Serve warm
Notes
- Choose pears that are ripe but still firm to prevent them from becoming mushy during baking
- Baste the pears with the pan juices halfway through baking for extra flavor and moisture
- Test doneness by inserting a fork – it should slide in easily but the pears should hold their shape
- Let the pears rest for 5 minutes after baking to allow the juices to settle before serving
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (2 pear halves)
- Calories: 180 calories
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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