Simple Roasted Pears
Elevate your dessert game with this Simple Roasted Pears recipe—a perfect blend of natural sweetness and aromatic spices. Featuring ripe yet firm pears delicately roasted in a luscious brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and vanilla glaze, this dish brings effortless elegance to your table with just 10 minutes of prep time. As the pears bake, their natural juices mingle with the caramelized sauce, creating a warm, tender treat that’s irresistibly fragrant. Ideal for a cozy weeknight dessert or a show-stopping dinner-party finale, these roasted pears pair beautifully with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or a sprinkle of chopped nuts for added texture. With its minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, this recipe is a go-to for anyone craving a comforting, fruit-forward dish that’s as simple as it is sophisticated.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces ripe but firm pears
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoons lemon juice
- optional optional toppings (e.g., whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, chopped nuts)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
Wash the pears, then cut them in half lengthwise. Use a spoon or melon baller to carefully scoop out the seeds and core from the center of each pear half.
Arrange the pear halves cut-side up in the prepared baking dish, then squeeze the lemon juice over them to prevent browning.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and combined.
Drizzle the butter mixture over the pear halves, ensuring each pear is coated evenly.
Place the baking dish in the oven and roast the pears for 25–30 minutes, or until the pears are tender and caramelized. Baste the pears with the sauce from the bottom of the dish once or twice during roasting.
Remove the pears from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
Serve the roasted pears warm with a drizzle of the caramelized sauce from the baking dish. Optional: top with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or chopped nuts for added flavor and texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
747 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.3 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.9 g | 89% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 72 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 23 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 129.3 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.7 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 87.4 g | ||
| Protein | 3.0 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 110 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 894 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
