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Baked Pears
Fall in love with the simplicity of baked pears! This easy recipe combines fresh pears with a sweet, spiced oat filling.
Ingredients
- 4 ripe but firm pears, Bosc or Anjou work well
- 1/2 cup (49 g) rolled oats
- 1/4 cup (50 g) firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg, optional
- pinch salt
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional toppings: chopped toasted nuts, honey or maple syrup, Greek yogurt or vanilla ice cream
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir in the melted butter and vanilla until the mixture is crumbly.
- Halve the pears and remove the cores, creating a small hollow for the filling. Cut a small slice off the backs as well so they'll sit flat.
- Place the pear halves in the prepared baking dish, cut side up. Spoon the oat mixture into the hollow centers of each pear, pressing gently to secure the filling.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the pears are tender and the topping is golden.
- Serve warm with your desired toppings.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3-4 days.
- For tips, step-by-step photos, and extra details, be sure to read the full post above before starting. It’s packed with helpful info to answer common questions!
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