Healthy Baked Pears

These easy vegan cinnamon baked pears are soft, sweet and perfect for a light and healthy dessert. Simply slice up your favorite pears and drizzle with maple syrup and a touch of cinnamon and bake to perfection. Enjoy them as is with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or serve sliced on top of waffles, pancakes or oatmeal.

There’s really not much to baking pears. They’re so simple, you don’t even really need a recipe! Once you bake them, you’ll be able to use them in so many different ways. 

I like to top them with coconut yogurt, chopped nuts, almond butter, coconut butter, shredded coconut, tahini, or granola. I’d recommend my cinnamon raisin granola or peanut butter granola as a delicious crunchy homemade topping.

This beautiful, simple dessert is a great go-to when you need something quick and easy that delivers on flavour and presentation. No one will know how easy they are to make!

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Recipe Features

• They take only 2 minutes of prep time to get them ready for the oven. 
• Pears are a nutrient dense fruit that’s great for digestive health. They also contain a wide range of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. 
• The entire recipe consists of only 3 simple ingredients that can be found anywhere. 
• You can serve baked pears a variety of different ways including with desserts like brownies or to top breakfast foods like yogurt parfaits, pancakes amd oatmeal. 
• They look absolutely stunning making a great presentation for guests and special occasions.
• Baked pears are a light dessert making it great for the summer months but also hearty enough for fall and winter. 
• This recipe is 100% vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, nut-free…just simple whole food goodness! 
• These make a wonderful, wholesome and healthy dessert that everyone will love!
• Great for brunch too!

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Ingredients You’ll Need

Complete list of ingredients with amounts and instructions is located in the recipe card below.

• Ripe Pears – You’ll need to make sure the pears you use are soft yet still slightly firm to the touch. Use bartlett, bosc, d’anjou or even red Asian pears. 
• Pure Maple Syrup – This helps bring out the natural sweetness in the pears as well as helps them caramelize while baking. You’ll need about ½ tsp per pear. You can use honey (not vegan) or agave syrup as a substitute.
• Cinnamon – This warming spice pairs well with the texture and flavor of any pear. 

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How To Make Cinnamon Baked Pears

Before You Start: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

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Step 1. Slice the pears in half and gently scoop out the seeds using a small cookie scoop or spoon. Place the pears cut side up in any baking dish.

Quick Tip: You can remove the stems or leave them on for a pretty presentation.

Step 2. Drizzle each pear with maple syrup and sprinkle with cinnamon.

Bake on a baking pan or in an oven-proof dish until soft and tender, about 25-30 minutes. Add any toppings you like and enjoy!

Topping Ideas

• Coconut yogurt or any other dairy-free yogurt.
• Dairy-free ice cream or coconut whipped cream.
• Chopped Nuts – try walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds or pistachios.
• Cinnamon Raisin Granola or any granola you like.
• Nut Butter – Try a drizzle of almond butter or tahini.

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Variations

• Add a hint of vanilla flavor by sprinkling a pinch of vanilla bean powder in with the cinnamon. 
• As a replacement for maple syrup, feel free to use: raw honey, coconut nectar, homemade date paste, coconut sugar or yacon syrup.
• For a great fall flavor, use pumpkin pie spice in place of the cinnamon. 
• Add a splash of lemon juice for a delicious tart flavor. 

Storing & Freezing

• Storing: Baked pears are best when served fresh, though leftovers keep covered in the refrigerator up to 2-3 days. 
• Reheating: Reheat in the microwave or in a 350-degree F (176 C) oven until warmed through. 
• Freezing: This recipe is not freezer friendly.

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Originally published on March 30, 2018.