These baked pears are tossed in maple syrup, cinnamon, and a dash of cayenne for the perfect sweet dessert that has just a little bit of a kick. They are easy to make, refined sugar free and vegan, and are so delicious they are sure to become one of your favorite healthy dessert recipes. And they are paired with toasted walnuts that adds the perfect crunch.
I will be honest, I am not the best seasonal cook. I try to be as best I can but it is just hard for me to keep up with what is actually in season :P. so sometimes I post recipes at somewhat random times. BUT I am so proud of these pears because I am actually posting them during winter, and they are the BEST dessert when you want something light and healthy but also delicious! And let’s be honest, I will eat these all year long 😛
If you want to try some other fruit based desserts be sure to check out my single serve apple crisp, my spiced peach crisp, and my no bake fruit tart!
Ingredients You’ll Need for the Perfect Baked Pears:
- Pears – the base of the recipe of course! I am not versed in different types of pears, I did not use any specific kind, just the kind you find in the grocery store will do!
- Maple syrup – I sweetened my pears with maple syrup to keep this recipe vegan and refined sugar free. But you could sub for another sticky sweetener like agave, or even honey if you aren’t vegan.
- Spices – I used cinnamon and cayenne on my pears. I love the flavor cinnamon adds to baked fruit, and then I wanted to make this recipe a little more fun so I added a dash of cayenne for a kick.
- Walnuts – the toasted walnuts MAKE this recipe, in my personal opinion. Toasting nuts just really brings out their flavor and makes them less bitter. And they add a great crunch to this dessert. But you could certainly make this with just the pears if you prefer.
And that is it! I would highly recommend serving these warm straight out of the oven and if you are feeling a little bit crazy top them off with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or even just some whipped cream. But for a lighter dessert option, I think these are great on their own!
Tips for the Perfect Baked Pears:
- Remove the skins, if you’d like – I like keeping the skins on, Neil prefers when I take them off. So it is really up to you and your personal preference! The skins of fruits have a lot of great fiber in them, and they don’t bother me so I leave them on, but if you’re serving a picky eater you might want to peel them off!
- Cayenne with caution – cayenne gets spicy quickly, so only use a couple of dashes unless you really like a kick!
- Don’t overcook – you don’t want to over-bake these, the pears will become too soft and mushy. I know every oven is a little different but you will be good with the instructions below. If you feel you need more time, just watch them closely.
And that is it! If you have any questions that I didn’t cover here please don’t hesitate to reach out and ask, that is what I am here for! You can do so by leaving a comment at the bottom of this blog post, or shooting me a DM over on Instagram.
In addition to the listed ingredients, you will need:
- a peeler (if removing the skins)
- a knife
- a cookie sheet
- parchment paper or aluminum foil
- a bowl to toss in
Enjoy!
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Baked Pears
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Gluten Free, Vegan, Refined Sugar Free
These baked pears are tossed in maple syrup, cinnamon, and a dash of cayenne for the perfect sweet dessert that has just a little bit of a kick. They are easy to make, refined sugar free and vegan, and are so delicious they are sure to become one of your favorite healthy dessert recipes. And they are paired with toasted walnuts that adds the perfect crunch.
Ingredients
- 3 pears, sliced
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Optional: pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Toss the sliced pears in maple syrup, add cinnamon and cayenne, and stir until evenly coated.
- Place pears on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper in one layer, and bake for 13 minutes until they are soft and golden brown. Flip pan halfway through for even baking.
- While pears are baking, toast walnuts on the stovetop in a pan over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, just until they start to brown but not burn.
- Remove pears from oven, sprinkle walnuts on top, and enjoy!
- This is great served with a small dollop of vanilla ice cream on top too!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven and Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
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