These baked pears with honey and pecans are a simple, elegant dessert made with Bosc pears, warm spices, and natural sweetness. As the pears bake, they soften and caramelize, absorbing the flavors of cinnamon, vanilla, and honey. The pecans add a light crunch, while the cranberries bring a subtle tart contrast. Easy to prepare and full of flavor, this baked pear recipe is perfect for a light dessert, entertaining, or a cozy treat served warm.
A simple baked pear recipe with cranberries, honey, and spices, perfect served warm on its own or with ice cream.
Ingredients
- 3-4 Bosc pears
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- 10-12 fresh cranberries
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup honey
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Halve the pears and use a teaspoon to core out the seeds.
- Cut a tiny sliver off the bottom of the pear to prevent it from moving around.
- Place the pears onto a baking dish.
- Combine half of the honey with the vanilla, cinnamon, and pecans.
- Drizzle the other half of the honey over the pears.
- Add the honey, vanilla, cinnamon, and pecan mixture to the inside of the pears.
- Add one cranberry to each pear and add some extra to the baking dish for color.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the pears are golden and soft to your preference.
- Serve with ice cream, or enjoy as is!
Recipe created by Azure Farm for Superfresh Growers.
