Serve them on their own or with a dollop of whipped cream. You can even make them ahead of time! I’m always amazed by the way cooking transforms apples and pears from mere fruit into sumptuous desserts. Another wonderful thing about baked fruit is the amazing aroma they fill your kitchen with as they bake. The cinnamony fragrance of these baked fruit desserts is just as good as their flavor, and I strongly associate it with fall and winter. It’s no wonder I make this recipe almost weekly! It’s a pleasure to make and a pleasure to eat.
Ingredients
Baked pears make a beautiful, elegant, delicious dessert. My guests always love this dessert, but it’s an easy enough recipe that I often make it for my family, especially on the weekend. You’ll only need four simple ingredients to make this tasty dessert. The exact measurements are included in the recipe card below. Here’s an overview of what you’ll need: Fresh pears: See the discussion below on the best varieties to use in this recipe. Melted unsalted butter: I love using creamy European butter, but any butter will be great. Just make sure it’s unsalted. Vanilla extract: Try to use the real thing - pure vanilla extract - and not the artificially flavored stuff. Cinnamon: Make sure it’s fresh! A stale spice can easily ruin a dish.
Instructions
Making this recipe is so easy! Scroll down to the recipe card for detailed instructions. Here are the basic steps: You start by peeling the pears, then you halve and core them. I core them with a small paring knife, as shown in the video below. Now, mix together some melted butter, vanilla, and cinnamon, and coat the pears with the mixture. The final step is to bake the pears for 30 minutes per side at 350°F, basting them with the pan juices every 15 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Serving suggestions
I like to serve these pears with a dollop of homemade whipped cream. The richness of the heavy cream combines with the natural sweetness of the pears to create an exquisite experience. They’re also very good with homemade frozen yogurt, vanilla ice cream, or simply on their own.
Storing leftovers
You can keep the leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, for 3-4 days. Reheat them gently, in the microwave on 50% power. They’re also good cold.
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