Baking pears is a delicious way to enhance their natural sweetness and create a warm, comforting dessert. Here's a simple recipe to bake pears:
Ingredients:
- 4 ripe pears
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (such as walnuts or almonds)
- Honey or maple syrup for drizzling (optional)
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Wash the pears and slice them in half lengthwise. Remove the cores and seeds using a spoon or melon baller, creating a hollow in the center of each pear half.
- Place the pear halves cut-side up in the baking dish.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is well combined.
- Spoon the butter and sugar mixture over each pear half, making sure to fill the hollowed-out centers as well.
- Sprinkle the chopped nuts evenly over the pears.
- Bake the pears in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until they are tender and the tops are golden brown.
- Remove the pears from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- Serve the baked pears warm, drizzled with honey or maple syrup if desired. You can also top them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for added indulgence.
Enjoy your delicious baked pears!