Baked Pears: An Easy and Indulgent Dessert Everyone Will Love
Baked Pears are a delightful dessert that combines simplicity with indulgence, making them a perfect choice for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe pears
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Core the pears and slice them in half.
- Place the pears in a baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over the pears.
- Add chopped nuts on top if using.
- Dot the pears with butter.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the pears.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until tender.
- Serve warm with additional caramel sauce if desired.
Notes
- For an extra indulgent treat, serve with vanilla ice cream.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Baked Pears, Dessert, Easy Dessert