Baked Caramelized Pears
Delightful baked pears caramelized to perfection, paired with warm spices for a cozy dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe pears
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice each pear in half lengthwise and scoop out the core.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until combined.
- Place the halved pears cut-side up in a baking dish and drizzle the caramel mixture over them.
- Pop the baking dish in the oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
Best served warm with ice cream or yogurt. Consider adding nuts or other spices for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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