Vanilla Maple Baked Pears (Printable Version)

Tender pears with vanilla maple glaze, perfect for dessert or brunch

# Ingredient List:

→ Fruit

01 - 4 ripe but firm pears (Bosc or Anjou), halved and cored

→ Glaze

02 - 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
03 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
05 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
06 - Pinch of salt

→ Topping

07 - 2 tbsp chopped toasted pecans or walnuts
08 - Greek yogurt, vanilla ice cream, or whipped cream, for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a baking dish large enough to hold all pear halves in a single layer.
02 - Arrange the pear halves, cut side up, in the prepared dish.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
04 - Spoon the glaze evenly over the pears.
05 - Bake for 25-30 minutes, basting occasionally, until pears are tender and lightly caramelized.
06 - Transfer to serving plates. Drizzle with pan juices and sprinkle with toasted nuts, if desired.
07 - Serve warm, optionally topped with Greek yogurt, vanilla ice cream, or whipped cream.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The glaze becomes this beautiful sticky caramel that youll want to spoon over everything
  • They look impressive but take about ten minutes of actual hands on time
  • Perfect for those nights when you want something sweet but not too heavy
02 -
  • Overripe pears will turn to mush, so choose ones that give slightly but still feel firm
  • The glaze thickens as it cools, so serve these warm for that syrupy consistency
  • Basting is not optional if you want that gorgeous caramelized finish
03 -
  • Use a pastry brush to get every drop of glaze onto the pears for even coverage
  • The pan juices are liquid gold, do not forget to spoon them over each serving

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