Description
Indulge in the sweet warmth of Honey Glazed Baked Pears, a delightful dessert that brings a touch of sophistication to any occasion. This simple yet elegant dish marries the natural sweetness of ripe pears with a rich honey glaze, creating a comforting treat that’s perfect for family gatherings, cozy dinners, or as a special weeknight dessert. With minimal ingredients and easy preparation, even novice cooks can whip up this delicious recipe. Whether served warm on their own or paired with yogurt or ice cream, these baked pears are sure to impress your guests while satisfying your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium-sized ripe but firm pears
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or vanilla bean paste)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Wash and dry the pears, then cut each pear in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
- In a bowl, mix honey, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Place pear halves cut-side up in a baking dish and drizzle with the honey glaze.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until tender, basting occasionally with the glaze.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg