Description
Baked Pears with Honey and Pecans is a simple yet elegant dessert that combines the natural sweetness of pears with the rich flavors of honey and crunchy pecans, making it a comforting and healthier option for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe pears
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Select ripe but firm pears for the best texture.
- Cut the pears in half and remove the cores.
- Place the pear halves in a baking dish, cut side up.
- Drizzle honey over the pears, ensuring they are well coated.
- Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the honey-drizzled pears.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the pears are tender but not mushy.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
- Garnish with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.
- Serve warm or cold, as preferred.
Notes
- Choose fresh honey and quality pecans for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: dessert, pears, honey, pecans, healthy