Description

Discover the warm, comforting flavors of Classic Cinnamon Honey Baked Pears, a simple and elegant dessert featuring ripe pears baked with a sweet cinnamon honey glaze. Enhanced with vanilla and lemon juice, and optionally topped with walnuts and dried cranberries or raisins, this delightful treat is perfect served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Ingredients

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Fruit

4 ripe pears, preferably Bosc or Anjou

Syrup & Spices

1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Toppings (Optional)

1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
1/4 cup dried cranberries or raisins

To Serve (Optional)

Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the pears evenly.
Prepare Pears: Wash the pears thoroughly, then carefully slice them in half lengthwise. Use a spoon or melon baller to remove the core and seeds from each half.
Mix Honey Glaze: In a small bowl, combine the honey, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and fully blended.
Arrange Pears: Place the pear halves cut-side up in a baking dish. If you like, sprinkle the chopped walnuts and dried cranberries or raisins evenly over the pears for extra texture and flavor.
Coat Pears: Drizzle the honey cinnamon mixture over the cut surfaces of each pear half, making sure they are thoroughly coated for maximum sweetness and spice.
Cover and Bake: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil to retain moisture, then bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the pears become tender and fork-tender.
Caramelize: Remove the foil for the last 10 minutes of baking to allow the tops of the pears to caramelize slightly, adding a rich finish to the dessert.
Cool and Serve: Take the pears out of the oven and let them cool slightly. Serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, making for a perfect cozy dessert.

Notes

Choose ripe but firm pears like Bosc or Anjou for best texture after baking.
Adjust honey quantity depending on preferred sweetness.
Walnuts and dried fruit add texture but can be omitted for nut-free or simpler versions.
Serve warm immediately for best flavor and experience.
Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated before serving.