Description
Tender baked pears drizzled with honey and topped with crunchy toasted nuts. A naturally sweet, cozy, healthy dessert that feels elegant but takes just minutes to prep.
Ingredients
4 medium pears, ripe but firm (about 700 g total)
1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter (14 g)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (1.5 g)
Pinch of fine salt (optional)
3 tablespoons honey (63 g)
1/3 cup chopped walnuts, almonds, or pecans (40 g)
Instructions
1. Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8 x 10-inch (or similar) baking dish.
2. Halve pears lengthwise. Scoop out cores and seeds with a spoon (leave stems on for a pretty look, optional).
3. Place pears cut-side up in the dish. Brush with olive oil or melted butter.
4. Sprinkle evenly with cinnamon and a tiny pinch of salt.
5. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes, until pears are fork-tender and the edges are lightly golden.
6. Remove from oven. Drizzle honey over the pears and sprinkle on chopped nuts.
7. Return to oven for 5 to 8 minutes, until the nuts are toasted and the honey is bubbling.
8. Rest 5 minutes, then serve warm. Spoon pan juices over the top.
Notes
Pears: Bosc and Anjou hold their shape best. Bartlett pears are softer and may bake faster.
Sweetener: For vegan, swap honey with maple syrup (same amount).
Nuts: Chop evenly so they toast without scorching. For nut-free, use pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds.
Make-ahead: Bake pears without honey and nuts, refrigerate, then reheat and add toppings right before serving.
Serving ideas: Great with Greek yogurt, skyr, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Healthy Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pear halves
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg