Ginger Fresh Citrus Baked Pear (Printable Version)
Tender pears baked with citrus and ginger for a warm, fragrant finish.
# Ingredient List:
→ Fruit
01 - 4 ripe pears, halved and cored
→ Citrus & Spice
02 - Zest and juice of 1 orange
03 - Zest and juice of 1 lemon
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely grated
→ Sweetener
05 - 3 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
06 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
→ Extras
07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed (or vegan butter alternative)
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - Pinch of salt
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F.
02 - Arrange the pear halves cut side up in a baking dish.
03 - In a small bowl, combine orange zest and juice, lemon zest and juice, grated ginger, honey, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well until sugar dissolves.
04 - Spoon the citrus-ginger mixture evenly over the pears. Dot each pear half with a little butter.
05 - Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
06 - Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the pears are tender and lightly caramelized.
07 - Serve warm, spooning pan juices over the pears. Optionally, accompany with vanilla ice cream or Greek yogurt.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The way the citrus cuts through the warmth of ginger creates this perfect balance that feels both comforting and refreshing
- It is effortlessly elegant but takes almost no active cooking time
- The pan juices alone are worth making the whole recipe for
02 -
- Do not skip covering the pears with foil for the first 20 minutes or they might dry out before they get tender
- The timing varies by pear variety so test with a fork rather than going strictly by the clock
03 -
- Add a splash of vanilla extract to the citrus mixture for an extra layer of warmth
- Toast some chopped walnuts or pecans and sprinkle them over the top right before serving