Baked Pears Recipe

Indulge in the irresistible sweetness of Baked Pears, a treasured recipe from the Delforge Place Bed & Breakfast in Fredericksburg, Texas. This recipe elevates simple pears into a heartwarming dessert, perfect for Christmas morning, special occasions, or any time you crave a touch of elegance. Using only the ripest, most flavorful pears, this recipe is sure to impress your friends and family. Discover the magic of perfectly baked pears – a taste of Texas hospitality!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 572.4 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 4.6 (15 Reviews)
Baked Pears 115

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Pears

  • 4 ripe Bartlett pears
  • 0 Oats
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 0 Apple Juice
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • Vanilla ice cream (optional, as desired)
  • Whipped cream (optional, as desired)

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How to Make Baked Pears

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, orange juice, water, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Mix well.
  3. Place pear halves in a baking dish, cut side up.
  4. Spoon the brown sugar mixture evenly over the pears.
  5. Dot each pear half with small pieces of butter.
  6. Sprinkle with pecans or walnuts (optional).
  7. Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until pears are tender and the sauce is bubbly. Check for doneness by inserting a fork into the thickest part of a pear; it should easily pierce the fruit.
  8. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

266g

Fat

57g

Carbs

32g