Glorious 30-Minute Honey-Almond Baked Pears
Enjoy these Honey-Almond Baked Pears for a simple, healthy dessert or a satisfying breakfast treat. This recipe combines the natural sweetness of pears with the crunch of almonds and a touch of honey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 firm pears (like Bosc or Anjou)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon melted butter or coconut oil
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a small baking dish.
- Wash the pears. Cut each pear in half lengthwise and use a melon baller or spoon to remove the core and seeds.
- Place the pear halves cut-side up in the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix the honey, melted butter (or coconut oil), and cinnamon.
- Spoon the honey mixture evenly over the cut side of each pear half.
- Sprinkle the slivered almonds over the tops of the pears.
- Pour the water into the bottom of the baking dish to prevent sticking and create steam.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the pears are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute maple syrup for honey if you prefer.
- For a richer flavor, lightly toast the almonds before sprinkling them on.
- If you like a tangier flavor, add a small squeeze of fresh lemon juice over the pears before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half
- Calories: About 200
- Sugar: About 25g
- Sodium: Very Low
- Fat: About 7g
- Saturated Fat: About 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: About 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: About 35g
- Fiber: About 6g
- Protein: About 3g
- Cholesterol: Low