Easy Baked Pears with Walnuts
A delightful and budget-friendly dessert featuring sweet baked pears topped with spices and crunchy walnuts, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 medium medium pears (halved and cored) Choose ripe but firm pears for best texture.
- 1 tsp olive oil
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground ginger (optional)
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp walnuts (chopped) Can be substituted with other nuts like pecans.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the pear halves cut-side up in a small baking dish.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle evenly with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger (if using), salt, and lemon juice.
- Spoon chopped walnuts into the center of each pear and over the tops.
Baking
- Cover loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake another 10–15 minutes, until pears are tender and lightly caramelized at the edges.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Serve on their own or with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.