Honey Baked Pears

Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 40 mins Yield: 4 servings

Simple and elegant baked pears with honey, butter, and warm spices - perfect served with yogurt, whipped cream, or ice cream.

Ingredients

• 4 ripe but firm pears, halved and cored
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• ¼ teaspoon ground clove or nutmeg (optional)
• Pinch of salt
• ¼ cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts, or pistachios) – optional
• Vanilla yogurt, whipped cream, or ice cream for serving

Instructions

1. Heat oven: Heat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare pears: Halve pears lengthwise and remove the cores.
3. Arrange in dish: Place pears cut-side up in a baking dish.
4. Add butter and honey: Brush each pear with melted butter and drizzle with honey.
5. Season: Sprinkle lightly with clove or nutmeg if using, plus a pinch of salt.
6. Add nuts (optional): Add nuts to the hollowed centers if desired.
7. Bake: Bake 25–30 minutes, until pears are tender and lightly caramelized.
8. Finish: Spoon the warm pan juices over the pears before serving.
9. Serve: Serve warm with yogurt, whipped cream, or ice cream.