Indulge in the delightful flavors of baked pears with this easy and mouthwatering recipe. The pears are baked to perfection, becoming tender and infused with delicious spices, while a sweet and crunchy topping adds the perfect finishing touch. This warm and comforting dessert is perfect for a cozy night in or to impress guests. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation time, you can enjoy the taste of fall with this baked pear recipe.
Ingredients
- 4 ripe pears
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, for serving (optional)
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Peel the pears, cut them in half lengthwise, and remove the cores.
- Place the pear halves in a baking dish, cut side up. Drizzle with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, rolled oats, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Add the cubed cold butter to the dry mixture and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the pears.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the pears are tender and the topping is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve the baked pears warm, optionally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
