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Baked Pears Recipe

Transform fresh pears into an elegant dessert with this simple baked pears recipe. They come out so tender, juicy, and caramelized — perfect for a weeknight treat or dinner party!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword baked pears, Baked Pears Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6 servings
Calories 83kcal
Author Natalya Drozhzhin

Ingredients

  • 6 medium or large pears Bosc, Anjou, or any firm variety
  • 4 tbsp light brown sugar
  • ⅓ tsp cinnamon optional
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter cut into small cubes
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Prepare a 9x13" baking dish. Peel and core the pears (leave the skin on if you're using a softer variety like Anjou).
    Sliced and clean pears.
  • Arrange the pears cut-side up in the baking dish and drizzle the lemon juice on top.
    Pan with pears and lemon juice.
  • Top the pears with the brown sugar, cinnamon (if using), and butter cubes. Bake the pears cut-side up for 30 minutes.
    Pears in a pan with sugar and butter.
  • Flip the pears over so the cut-side is facing down, then spoon the juices that have collected in the pan over the top. Continue baking the pears for 20–40 minutes, or until they are soft and golden.
    Pears in a baking pan.
  • Serve the baked pears warm with yogurt, ice cream, or sour cream. Spoon the caramelized juices on top once again before serving. Enjoy!
    Baked Pears in a baking pan.

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Nutrition

Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 176IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.1mg