Classic Cinnamon Honey Baked Pears
Experience the warmth and rich flavor of these Classic Cinnamon Honey Baked Pears. This simple yet elegant recipe transforms ripe pears into a tender, aromatic treat with a luscious cinnamon honey glaze, perfect for a cozy dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 firm ripe pears (like Bosc or Anjou)
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a small baking dish.
- Wash the pears. Cut each pear in half lengthwise and use a melon baller or small spoon to carefully remove the core and seeds.
- In a small bowl, mix the honey and cinnamon together until combined.
- Place the pear halves cut-side up in the prepared baking dish.
- Spoon the honey-cinnamon mixture evenly over the cut surface of each pear half.
- Pour the water into the bottom of the baking dish around the pears. If using, place a small piece of butter on top of the filling of each pear half and drizzle with vanilla extract.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the pears are tender when pierced with a fork. Basting them with the pan juices halfway through baking helps them stay moist.
- Carefully remove from the oven. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a crunchy topping, sprinkle chopped walnuts over the honey mixture before baking.
- If you prefer a richer glaze, substitute brown sugar for half of the honey.
- These baked pears are a wonderful, healthy fruit dessert when served plain, or you can serve them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 3mg