Ingredients
4 ripe pears (halved and cored)
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup water (or apple juice for extra flavor)
Optional Toppings:
Chopped walnuts or almonds
Greek yogurt or whipped cream
Granola
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Wash, peel (optional), halve, and core the pears.
- Arrange pears cut-side up in the baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix honey (or maple syrup), cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and lemon juice.
- Spoon the mixture evenly over the pears.
- Pour water or apple juice into the bottom of the dish to keep pears moist while baking.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove foil, baste pears with the liquid, and bake for another 10–15 minutes until tender.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings if desired.
Notes
- Choose pears that are ripe but still firm to avoid mushy texture.
- You can substitute maple syrup for honey to make this recipe vegan.
- Add a pinch of ginger or cardamom for extra depth of flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat gently in the microwave or oven before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min