Pear season needs more love. Start with these tender, sweet honey walnut roasted pears. These easy baked pears make a simple breakfast or elegant dessert.
Eating fruit for dessert sounds like something a dietitian would tell you to do.
I usually don’t say things like that. But I can honestly say that this would make a suitable dessert or easy breakfast – maybe the latter is an easier sell. No matter what, this recipe is a winner.
To make this recipe, you only need a few ingredients. I used honey but maple syrup would work and also make this recipe vegan. I mixed room temperature white honey with cinnamon and vanilla for what looks like caramel.
Once that’s mixed and the pears are sliced and seeded, this recipe is ready for a hot oven.
Tips for Perfect Roasted Pears
- Slice a small sliver off the round side of the pear half and eat it. This tiny step will let the pears lay flat to hold all that yummy sauce!
- Space the pears at least 2 inches apart on the pan so that the pears have room to roast not steam and get soggy.
- Line the pan with parchment. Unless of course, you don’t mind scrubbing caramelized honey from it.
Which pears are best for baking?
For this recipe, I chose Bosc pears because they have a firm texture that stands up well to baking. Anjou and Concorde pears are also firm varieties that would work well in baking. If you go with a softer variety, you might be able to adjust the time down or just try a different cooking method.
Roasted pears are best served fresh – the same day. However, you can seal and store them in the refrigerator for a couple days. Just make sure you don’t allow too much liquid from the baked pears to accumulate in the storage container. They make the perfect topping for oats like I did here.
TIP: To get the “candied” caramelized finish shown in the oatmeal picture, place the pears on the parchment, cut side down.
- Nutrition Facts
- Honey Walnut Roasted Pears
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 151 Calories
- Total Fat 4g
- Total Carbohydrates 28g
- Dietary Fiber 3g
- Protein 1g
