Baked Pears with Honey & Walnuts
Soft, caramelized pears drizzled with golden honey and topped with crunchy toasted walnuts – this dessert is warm, cozy, and feels like autumn in every bite. Perfect for an easy yet elegant dessert, serve them fresh from the oven or chilled for a refreshing twist.
Equipment
- Baking dish
- Parchment paper
- Melon baller or spoon
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 Bosc or Anjou pears ripe but firm
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts toasted if preferred
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
- fresh mint leaves or pomegranate seeds optional for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease with butter.
- Cut pears in half lengthwise and remove seeds, creating a small well in the center.
- Place pears cut-side up in the baking dish and drizzle lightly with lemon juice.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon and add a small pat of butter to each pear half.
- Fill the wells with chopped walnuts and drizzle generously with honey.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, basting halfway with the honey-butter mixture from the pan.
- Serve warm or chilled, garnished with fresh mint leaves or pomegranate seeds.
Notes
Use firm, ripe pears for the best texture. Substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 5mgFiber: 4gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.4mg
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