Baked Pears
Easy baked pears recipe with honey glaze and crunchy oat-pecan streusel topping. Perfect warm dessert ready in 45 minutes with simple ingredients and step-by-step instructions.
Equipment
- oven
- 8x8-inch baking dish
- knife
- cutting board
- melon baller or small spoon
- small mixing bowl
- whisk
- measuring spoons
- measuring cups
- pastry brush
Ingredients
For the Pears and Glaze
- 4 firm ripe pears
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
For the Streusel Topping
- 1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
- Slice the pears in half lengthwise and use a melon baller or small spoon to carefully scoop out the core and seeds, creating a small well in the center of each half.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- In a separate small bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped pecans, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt to make the streusel topping.
- Arrange the pear halves cut-side up in the prepared baking dish and brush the entire surface generously with the honey-butter mixture.
- Evenly divide the oat-pecan streusel mixture, pressing it gently into the hollowed-out centers of each pear half.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the pears are tender when pierced with a fork and the topping is golden brown and crisp.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven and let the pears cool for 5 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving. Let pears cool slightly so the glaze thickens.