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Deliciously baked pears with a sprinkle of cinnamon served as a dessert

Easy Baked Pears

Delightfully simple baked pears drizzled with maple syrup and a hint of cinnamon, perfect for a cozy dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 4 large large pears Ripe pears are perfect; for best results, choose varieties like Bartlett or Anjou.
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Adjust to your taste.
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup Agave syrup or honey can be used as substitutes.
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Vanilla bean paste works as an alternative.
Optional toppings
  • maple almond granola Adds crunch.
  • plain Greek yogurt Enhances creaminess.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray a large baking pan or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut the pears in half and core them using a melon baller or spoon.
  3. Arrange the pear halves in the prepared baking pan, cut side up.
  4. Sprinkle the cinnamon evenly across the pears.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup and vanilla extract, then drizzle this mixture over the pears.
Baking
  1. Bake uncovered for about 25 minutes. Check for doneness after 30 minutes if pears are firm.
  2. Remove from the oven and serve warm topped with granola and yogurt if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can freeze leftover baked pears for a couple of months.