Sweet Cinnamon Honey Baked Pears Recipe
Delight in the natural sweetness of baked pears infused with a warm honey and cinnamon glaze. These Sweet Cinnamon Honey Baked Pears are an effortless, comforting dessert that bring out the best flavors in fresh pears, enhanced by fragrant cinnamon, rich vanilla, and a touch of coconut oil or butter. Perfectly soft and caramelized, they can be enjoyed on their own or paired with ice cream or toasted nuts for an extra indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 4 medium-sized pears
Sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp coconut oil or unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pears: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel the pears using a vegetable peeler, cut off the ends, and slice each pear in half. Carefully scoop out the core from each half without breaking the fruit. Place the pear halves face down in a baking sheet or a 9×13-inch glass baking dish.
- Make the Honey-Cinnamon Sauce: In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine honey, coconut oil or unsalted butter, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Microwave for about 30 seconds until melted. Stir well to blend all ingredients thoroughly. Taste and add more cinnamon if desired for extra warmth.
- Coat Pears with Sauce: Spoon about half to three-quarters of the honey-cinnamon sauce over the pear halves, ensuring each is evenly coated.
- Bake the Pears: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until the pears are tender and golden brown.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the pears from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes. Before serving, drizzle the remaining honey-cinnamon sauce over each pear half. Optionally, serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or sprinkled toasted nuts for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute coconut oil with unsalted butter as preferred.
- Adjust cinnamon quantity according to your taste for a milder or spicier profile.
- For a vegan version, use coconut oil and ensure honey is replaced with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- Serving with vanilla ice cream or toasted nuts adds richness and texture.
- Use ripe but firm pears for the best baking results; Bartlett or Bosc varieties work well.
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