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Easy Cinnamon Baked Pears with Walnuts

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Cinnamon baked pears are a beautiful and healthy dessert. Sweet, soft, and covered in delicious cinnamon and chopped walnuts, this recipe is a great fall or Christmas dessert. Vegan, vegetarian, refined sugar-free, and gluten-free.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ripe pears (I used Bartlett pears for this recipe)
  • 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons of pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tablespoons of chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Pear Preparation: Cut your pears in half and remove the core using a melon baller or a small spoon. Keep each pear half with the skin side down and place them in a 9×13 baking dish or large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. Cinnamon Magic: Dust the pear halves evenly with the cinnamon.
  4. Drizzle of Flavor: Mix the maple syrup, lemon juice, and vanilla together and evenly top the pears.
  5. Bake to Perfection: Flip the pears, cut side down, and bake for 20-25 minutes until the pears are fork tender. Once the initial cooking time has expired, carefully remove the pears from the oven, flip cut-side up, sprinkle with the walnuts, and bake for 5-6 minutes.
  6. Serve and Enjoy: These warm, fragrant pears are fantastic on their own, but they’re even better with a scoop of vanilla ice cream (vegan, of course) or a dollop of my homemade whipped cream. Date caramel sauce can also be drizzled for an extra touch of decadence.

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Notes

While this baked pear dessert is an elegant treat, it’s best enjoyed fresh. However, if you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They’ll keep well for 3-4 days, though the texture and flavor may change upon reheating. It’s always best to enjoy your baked pears on the same day for the best result.

Pears: – It’s good to try other varieties of pears like Bosc, Anjou, or Comice for different flavors and textures.

Spices: Cinnamon is not the only option. Adding ginger, nutmeg, and cloves with the cinnamon adds even more flavor. You could always use my DIY pumpkin spice as well.

Sweetener: I prefer to stick with maple syrup, but a little brown sugar or coconut sugar adds texture and more sweetness to the recipe. You could also leave the sweetener out of this recipe if you prefer.

Toppings: This is a great recipe to experiment with different toppings like dried cranberries, raisins, maple pecans, and more. You can go as far as your mind will take you.

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