Cinnamon Baked Pears

Cinnamon Baked Pears drizzled in maple syrup, with just 5 ingredients, are a beautiful breakfast, dessert, or snack!

Baked pears are a warm addition to breakfast when combined with your favorite yogurt and granola. Roasted pears also make a great dessert! Who doesn't love a simple yet versatile dish? Our version is also gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan.

Ingredients for Old Fashioned Cinnamon Baked Pears

This recipe uses just 5 ingredients. See exact quantities in recipe card below.

• Pears - Pears are naturally sweet and available year-round. We chose Red Anjou pears for an added pop of color, but any pear will work. Consider Bartlett, or Bosc (see more below for other pear varieties that work well)
• Maple Syrup - Be sure to use pure maple syrup for this simple recipe
• Coconut Oil (or butter) - If you want to keep it dairy-free and vegan, use coconut oil otherwise, butter works fine too.
• Cinnamon and Nutmeg - we love this spice combination
• Optional - Vanilla extract - just a splash if you want extra flavor

How to Make Baked Pears:

This recipe is so simple that anybody can make it without fail. By the way, your kitchen will smell insanely good, and the end result is impressive. You can also substitute apples for the pears using the same technique.

• Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
• In a small pan, melt the coconut oil and whisk in the maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg (plus vanilla if using).
• Halve the pears from the stem to the bottom.
• Scoop out the seeds and the core. If you have a melon baller, that will make it even easier to scoop out a round center.
• Place the pears skin side down (flesh side up) in an oven-proof baking dish.
• Drizzle the maple syrup mixture over the pears, making sure to fill the centers of the pears.
• Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
• Bake for 40 minutes and check for doneness. Some pears will require up to 75 minutes, depending on the ripeness and size of the pears.
• Pears are done when you can easily pierce them with a knife.
• The pears should be soft, but not mushy, and the syrup should be lightly caramelized and thickened.
• Let rest for 5 minutes and then serve warm. Be sure to drizzle the delicious sauce at the bottom of the dish over the pears!

Using different baking spices:

We use cinnamon and nutmeg in these baked pears, and occasionally add a splash of our homemade Vanilla Extract, but there are so many great spice options. A squeeze of lemon over the top can help cut the sweetness, if desired.

Try any combination of these spices:

• Cardamon
• Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice - perfect for the Fall
• Cloves
• Allspice
• Ginger
• Cinnamon
• Nutmeg

Best Pears for Baking:

• Bosc and Anjou (red or green) varieties are the best baking choices because they hold their shape and texture during baking. In a pinch, Bartletts and other varieties work fine, too. These pears are available year-round in any market.

• Avoid using Comice pears for cooking because the tender, juicy flesh tends to fall apart when baked whole or used in pies. Asian Pears naturally have a lot of water, and for that reason, they are not ideal for this recipe either.

• Do not peel the pears because the flesh will soften when baked. You need the peel to hold them together.

How long should I bake pears?

• Baking time for pears will vary based on ripeness. If your pears are very ripe, the baking time can be as short as 40 minutes. Less ripe can take up to 1 hour and 15 minutes.
• It's easy to test to see if the pears are done. Just poke with a sharp knife or toothpick to see if the flesh gives easily.

• The end result will be a beautifully soft pear, infused with maple syrup and cinnamon.
• When done baking, a wonderful syrup will be at the bottom of the baking dish, so be sure to pour that on top of your pears when you serve them!

Best ways to serve Cinnamon Maple Baked Pears

• Serving baked pears can be as simple as spooning them into a dish with some of the delicious maple syrup drizzled on top.

• We love to add plain Greek yogurt and some granola to a bowl for a breakfast treat, or an afternoon snack.

• These pears make an amazing dinner dessert. Imagine a 10-minute easy prep, and then just baking your dessert while everyone eats dinner!

• Add some vanilla bean ice cream and a drizzle of Easy Salted Caramel Sauce for a complete hassle-free dessert. Your house will smell like heaven on earth!
• Sprinkle with toasted walnuts for added texture and flavor.

How to store Maple Cinnamon Pears?

Baked pears are delicious warm or cold, and you can store them, sealed in a container, in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Gently reheat before eating if you prefer them warm.

Looking for more fruity dessert ideas?

• Speaking of pears...have you tried our Pear and Walnut Cake Recipe?
• Easy Apple Crisp has all the warm cinnamon flavors you could want!
• Super easy Mixed Berry Cobbler will be a hit with any berry lover.
• Start your morning with a warm piece of Cinnamon Coffee Cake with Apples