Description
A delightful dessert combining the sweetness of ripe pears with the tartness of fresh berries, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe pears (Bartlett or Bosc work well), halved and cored
- 1 cup mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing the baking dish)
- Optional: vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish with butter.
- Wash and halve the pears, removing the cores, and place them cut-side up in the baking dish.
- Scatter the mixed berries around and on top of the pear halves.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon of honey over each pear half and the berries.
- Evenly sprinkle the ground cinnamon over the pears and berries.
- Sprinkle the chopped nuts over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the pears are tender and caramelized.
- Serve warm, drizzled with any remaining honey glaze, and top with ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes.
- Avoid freezing to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half with berries
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: baked pears, berries, dessert, easy recipe, holiday dessert