Baked Pears with Walnuts and Honey
These baked pears with walnuts and honey are a warm, fragrant treat made with just four ingredients. Naturally sweet and wholesome, they’re perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy autumn snack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dessert, Snack, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 ripe pears (such as Bosc, Anjou, or Royal Riviera)
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
- 2 teaspoons honey
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Halve the pears lengthwise and scoop out the core with a spoon.
- Place the pear halves in a small baking dish, cut side up.
- Sprinkle cinnamon evenly over the pears.
- Fill the hollow centers with chopped walnuts and drizzle with honey.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until pears are tender and lightly golden.
- Serve warm, optionally with Greek yogurt or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Use maple syrup or agave for a vegan version.
- Swap walnuts with pecans, almonds, or sunflower seeds for variation.
- Add dark chocolate chips or a dash of nutmeg for extra indulgence.
- No need to peel pears—the skin softens during baking.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half with topping
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
