Description
Baked Pears with Cinnamon Oat Topping is a delightful dessert that combines the natural sweetness of pears with a crunchy, spiced oat topping. This dish is not only delicious but also healthy, making it perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe pears, halved and cored
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup melted butter or coconut oil
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Wash and halve the pears, removing the cores carefully.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, melted butter, chopped nuts, and salt. Stir until well combined and crumbly.
- Place the pear halves in a baking dish, cut side up, and spoon the oat mixture over each pear half.
- Bake the pears for about 25-30 minutes, or until tender and the topping is golden brown. Drizzle with maple syrup or honey before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- For freezing, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe container.
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half with topping
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Baked Pears, Cinnamon Oat Topping, Dessert, Healthy Dessert