Description
Cinnamon Spiced Baked Pears are a warm and comforting dessert that beautifully captures the essence of autumn flavors, making them a perfect treat for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium pears
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Wash and core the pears, then slice them in half lengthwise.
- Place the pear halves cut-side up in a baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Sprinkle the sugar mixture evenly over the pears.
- Dot the pears with small pieces of butter.
- Sprinkle the chopped walnuts over the top of the pears.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes to caramelize the tops.
- Serve warm, optionally drizzled with caramel sauce or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Choose firm pears like Bosc or Anjou for the best results.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: baked pears, fall dessert, cinnamon dessert, healthy dessert, autumn recipe