These super-simple maple vanilla baked pears from Sally’s Baking Addiction are cooked until warm and soft.

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4 servings 00:05 00:25 00:30 American Dessert Moderate
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut pears in half, then cut a small sliver off the underside so the pears sit flat when placed upright on the baking sheet (no need to line a baking sheet, but you absolutely can with parchment or a silicone baking mat.)
  3. Using a large or medium cookie scoop or melon baller (or even a teaspoon), core out the seeds.
  4. Arrange pears, facing up, on the baking sheet.
  5. Sprinkle evenly with cinnamon– feel free to add more cinnamon if you’d like.
  6. Whisk the maple syrup and vanilla extract together in a small bowl.
  7. Drizzle most of it all over the pears, reserving about 2 Tablespoons for after the pears are finished baking.
  8. Bake pears for about 25 minutes until soft and lightly browned on the edges.
  9. Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle with remaining maple syrup mixture.
  10. Serve warm with granola and yogurt. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutritional Information
  • Calories: 194
  • Fat Content: 2.2g
  • Cholesterol Content: 3mg
  • Sodium Content: 39mg
  • Carbohydrate Content: 37.4g
  • Fiber Content: 1.3g
  • Sugar Content: 27.8g
  • Protein Content: 6.1g
Baked pears topped with whipped cream and granola on a decorative plate.
Ingredients 4 d’Anjou pears 1/2 cup (120ml) pure maple syrup 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp pure vanilla extract optional toppings: maple pecan granola, Greek yogurt