Dessert / European
Baked Cinnamon Pears
Pear halves bake with maple syrup, cinnamon and walnuts until tender. Spoon their warm baking juices over each portion.
By Vegetarian Recipes Kitchen · Updated
- Prep
- 15 minutes
- Cook
- 30 minutes
- Total
- 45 minutes
- Serves
- 4
Gather your ingredients
Everything you need.
Allergen notes
- Contains tree nuts, including any nut milk or nut butter listed.
Check product labels and any substitutions; packaged ingredients can introduce additional allergens.
Let's cook
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Heat the oven to 190°C (375°F). Place pear halves cut-side up in a baking dish.
Mix walnuts, maple syrup, coconut oil, cinnamon and lemon juice.
Spoon into pear hollows and pour water around the pears.
Bake for 25–30 minutes until a knife slides easily into the flesh. Spoon the dish juices over before serving.
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A little kitchen know-how
- Choose pears of similar ripeness so they soften at the same time.
Make it yours & keep it well
Use pumpkin seeds instead of walnuts for a version without tree nuts.
Storage: Refrigerate for 3 days and warm gently before serving.
Estimated nutrition per serving
210 kcal
Approximate figures; brands, portions and substitutions change the result.
Good things to know
How should I store leftovers?
Refrigerate for 3 days and warm gently before serving.
Can I adapt this plant-based recipe?
Use pumpkin seeds instead of walnuts for a version without tree nuts.
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