Ingredients for Baked Pears With Maple Nut Sauce
- 4 ripe but firm pears
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon maple extract
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
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How to Make Baked Pears With Maple Nut Sauce
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut 4 ripe but firm pears in half lengthwise and remove the core using a melon baller or small spoon.
- Arrange pear halves, cut-side up, in a lightly greased 9x13 inch casserole dish.
- 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.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the butter and sugar are melted and combined.
- Pour the maple sauce evenly over the pears in the casserole dish.
- Cover the casserole dish with foil or a lid.
- Bake for 40 minutes, or until pears are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- Place pear halves in individual serving dishes.
- Drizzle the remaining maple sauce over the pears.
- Sprinkle generously with 1/4 cup chopped pecans.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
1 g
Sugar
167g
Fat
13g
Carbs
16g
