Baked Pears With Maple Nut Sauce Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Pears With Maple Nut Sauce

• 4 ripe but firm pears
• 1/2 cup water
• Maple Syrup
• Dark Brown Sugar
• 1 teaspoon maple extract
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans

How to Make Baked Pears With Maple Nut Sauce

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Cut 4 ripe but firm pears in half lengthwise and remove the core using a melon baller or small spoon.
3. Arrange pear halves, cut-side up, in a lightly greased 9x13 inch casserole dish.
4. In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon maple extract, and 2 tablespoons butter.
5. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the butter and sugar are melted and combined.
6. Pour the maple sauce evenly over the pears in the casserole dish.
7. Cover the casserole dish with foil or a lid.
8. Bake for 40 minutes, or until pears are tender when pierced with a fork.
9. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
10. Place pear halves in individual serving dishes.
11. Drizzle the remaining maple sauce over the pears.
12. Sprinkle generously with 1/4 cup chopped pecans.