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    Easy Baked Pears

    Published: Dec 15, 2024 by Maria Doss · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    Easy Baked Pears- Just toss everything in a baking dish and bake! The pears are perfectly tender, sitting in a pool of caramel sauce. Outrageously good with vanilla ice cream.

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    baked brown pear wedges in a white baking dish.

    Baked pears are a simple fruit dessert made by roasting pears in the oven, which brings out their natural sweetness and softens their texture. Much like baked apples, pears can be topped with a crumble or oat filling before baking.

    However, I took inspiration from my baked peaches recipe and opted for a simpler approach: I tossed pear slices in a sweet blend of brown sugar, cinnamon and vanilla. As it bakes, the sugar melts and combines with the pear's juices to create a rich, caramel-like sauce—perfect for drizzling over vanilla ice cream.

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    • Why you'll love it?
    • Best pears to use
    • How to bake pears in the oven?
    • How to serve?
    • More fruit desserts
    • Easy Baked Pears

    Why you'll love it?

    • 5 ingredient dessert recipe
    • Toss everything in the baking dish and bake
    • Perfect dessert for a crowd
    • Easy, simple and delicious
    • Makes it's own caramel sauce
    • Outrageous with vanilla ice cream

    Best pears to use

    The best pears for baking are those that maintain their shape and texture when cooked, as some varieties can become mushy in the oven. For a firm yet tender result, I prefer using Bosc pears. They have a dense, sturdy flesh and thicker skin, which helps them hold up well during baking without falling apart.

    Other excellent choices for baking include Anjou, Bartlett, and Comice varieties, which are slightly more delicate than Bosc but still retain their shape when baked. Seckel pears are also a great option, especially if you want to bake individual servings; however, due to their smaller size, it’s best to bake them as halves.

    You’ll want to avoid red pears, as they may add color to the dish but often have a softer texture that can break down too much during cooking. Similarly, Asian pears are much firmer with a crisp texture and don’t soften significantly in the oven.

    How to bake pears in the oven?

    Scroll down to the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and amounts.

    Step 1 - Wash and dry pears.
    Step 2 - Scoop out the core and the blossom end.

    🍐 I prefer to leave the stem end intact, as it adds visual interest after baking. However, feel free to remove it if you prefer.

    👉 👉 Should you peel the pears for baking? It's best not to peel them. The skin adds texture and helps the slices maintain their shape, preventing them from falling apart during baking.

    Step 3 - Cut each half into 3 or 4 wedges.
    Step 4 - Cut each half into 3 or 4 wedges.

    👩‍🍳 Pro tip: Avoid slicing the pears too thinly, as this can lead to a mushy texture and cause them to break down during baking. I recommend cutting a medium-sized pear into 6 wedges and a large pear into 8 wedges for the best texture and shape in the baked pears.

    Step 5 - Add melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla and salt into a baking dish.
    Step 6 - Mix to combine.

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    Step 7 - Add the pear wedges.
    Step 8 - Toss to combine and bake.

    baked brown pear wedges in a white baking dish.

    👩‍🍳 Best type of baking dishes - Choose a dish that fits the pears in a single layer, ensuring optimal caramelization and flavor concentration.
    An 8-inch square glass or ceramic baking dish is ideal for 2 medium-sized pears. If you're serving a larger group, the baked pears recipe can easily be doubled and baked in a 9x13-inch rectangular dish.

    baked brown pear wedges in a white baking dish.
    baked brown pear wedges along with one scoop of white ice cream in a white bowl.

    How to serve?

    Give the pears a gentle toss before serving to ensure each wedge is coated in the silky caramel sauce. As with all warm desserts, these baked pears are best enjoyed with ice cream—this is a must! The contrast between the warm, caramelized pears and the cold ice cream creates an irresistible combination that elevates both flavors.

    Leftover baked pears are delicious topped over your morning bowl of oatmeal or Greek yogurt.

    baked brown pear wedges along with one scoop of white ice cream in a white bowl.

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    brown pear slices along with one white scoop of ice cream in a white bowl.

    Easy Baked Pears

    Easy Baked Pears- Just toss everything in a baking dish and bake! The pears are perfectly tender, sitting in a pool of caramel sauce. Outrageously good with vanilla ice cream.
    4.7 from 7 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 187kcal
    Author: Maria Doss

    Ingredients

    • 2 bosc pears medium
    • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
    • 5 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400°F and grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
    • Cut each pear into 2 halves and use a spoon or a melon baller to scoop out the core and the blossom end. Cut each half into 3 wedges.
      I prefer to leave the stem end intact, as it adds visual interest after baking. However, feel free to remove it if you prefer.
    • Add melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and salt into the baking dish and mix until combined.
    • Add the sliced pears and toss gently until the pear is evenly coated. Spread evenly. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the pears are tender.
    • Remove from oven, place the pan on a wire rack to cool for 5 to 10 minutes. This allows the sauce to thicken slightly into a silky smooth consistency.
    • Gently toss the pears in the sauce before serving, and enjoy them warm or at room temperature, topped with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream.
      Leftovers will be delicious topped over oatmeal.

    Notes

    Types of pear - I prefer using Bosc pears for their thicker skin, which holds up well during baking. Other great options that also work well include Anjou, Bartlett, and Comice varieties.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 285IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 0.3mg

    Nutritional information, based on third-party calculations, should be seen as estimates, not guarantees, as various factors like product types, brands, processing methods, and more can alter the nutritional content in recipes.

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    1. Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats

      December 08, 2019 at 2:41 pm

      What an easy dessert to make!! And they look so pretty too. Definitely need to makes these for dessert one night!

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    2. Katherine | Love In My Oven

      December 12, 2019 at 9:25 pm

      5 stars
      Baked pears are always a showstopping dessert! So simple yet delicious. I am definitely making these asap!

      Reply
    4.72 from 7 votes (6 ratings without comment)

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