Description

Baked Pears with Honey & Walnuts is a simple, elegant dessert that combines ripe pears’ natural juiciness with the rich sweetness of honey and the satisfying crunch of toasted walnuts. Ideal for cozy autumn and winter evenings, this healthy, comforting treat features warm spices and a tender texture that delights the senses.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

4 ripe pears (Bosc or Anjou recommended)
¼ cup raw honey
½ cup walnuts, toasted
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter or coconut oil, melted

Instructions

Prep the Pears: Wash the pears thoroughly, then slice each pear in half lengthwise. Use a small spoon or melon baller to remove the core and seeds carefully, keeping the pear halves intact to hold the filling.
Toast the Walnuts: In a dry skillet over medium heat, lightly toast the walnuts for 3-5 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally until fragrant and golden brown to enhance their nuttiness and crunch.
Assemble the Filling: In a bowl, combine the toasted walnuts with raw honey and a pinch of ground cinnamon, mixing to create a sweet, nutty filling.
Prepare Pears for Baking: Arrange the pear halves cut-side up in a baking dish. Drizzle lemon juice evenly over the pears to prevent browning, then brush the surface lightly with melted butter or coconut oil for a golden finish.
Fill and Bake: Spoon the walnut and honey mixture into the hollowed centers of each pear half. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until the pears are tender and the topping is bubbly and caramelized.

Notes

Choose pears that are firm but ripe enough to soften without becoming mushy during baking.
Toast walnuts evenly and watch carefully to prevent burning.
Use thick, raw honey for best caramelization and flavor.
Adjust baking time based on pear ripeness and variety.
For extra sweetness and gloss, drizzle warm pears with additional honey before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 pear half with filling
Calories: 180
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 15mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 5mg

Keywords: baked pears, honey dessert, walnut dessert, healthy dessert, autumn dessert, gluten free dessert