Simple Cinnamon Honey Baked Pears Recipe
You can create this easy baked pears recipe using just a few pantry staples. These tender pears caramelize beautifully with honey and cinnamon, making a comforting dessert or warm snack.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Total Time: 50 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- 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
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a small baking dish.
- Wash the pears. Slice each pear in half lengthwise and use a spoon or melon baller to carefully remove the core and seeds.
- Place the pear halves cut-side up in the prepared baking dish.
- Divide the butter pieces evenly among the pear cavities.
- Drizzle the honey over the pears. Sprinkle the ground cinnamon evenly over all the pear halves.
- Pour the water into the bottom of the baking dish around the pears. This helps create steam and prevents sticking.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the pears are tender when pierced with a fork. Baking time depends on the ripeness and size of your pears.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
- Serve these baked pears with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of Greek yogurt for an enhanced dessert experience.
- For extra texture, sprinkle chopped walnuts or pecans over the pears before baking.
- If you prefer a richer flavor, substitute maple syrup for the honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg