Cinnamon Baked Pears
Cinnamon Baked Pears drizzled in maple syrup are a warm addition to breakfast when combined with yogurt and granola. Baked pears (or apples) also make a great easy dessert!
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 148kcal
Equipment
- 1 Baking Dish
Ingredients
- 4 Pears, ripe, Bosc or Anjou
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil (or butter)
- 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract Optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Halve the pears from stem to bottom (long way) and scoop out the seeds and core. Place the pears skin side down in a heatproof baking dish.
- In a small pan, melt coconut oil (or butter) and whisk in the maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg (plus vanilla, if using).
- Drizzle maple syrup sauce over the pears, making sure to coat evenly and fill the centers.
- Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for about 40 minutes for more ripe pears, or up to 75 minutes for less ripe pears. Check for doneness by poking with a sharp knife or toothpick. The pears should be soft, but not mushy, and the syrup should be lightly caramelized and thickened.
- Allow to cool for about 5 minutes and then spoon into serving dishes. Top with the remaining sauce in the baking dish.
Notes
- This recipe also works great with apples.
- To store leftovers: Refrigerate up to 4 days in a sealed container.
- Note that baking time can vary. 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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pear | Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 232mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 46IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 0.4mg