Baked Pears with Maple Syrup and Walnuts

Easy Baked Pears with Walnuts, Cinnamon and Maple Syrup

Baked Pears with Maple Syrup and Walnuts

Vegan baked pears with walnuts make a quick, healthy dessert with just 4 ingredients. Naturally sweet, gluten-free, and low in calories, they’re perfect for an easy weeknight treat.

Course Dessert

Cuisine Western

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings people

Ingredients

4 ripe pears, halved
2 teaspoons cinnamon
½ cup walnuts, chopped
4 tablespoons maple syrup

Instructions

Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a baking pan (any size that will fit the halved pears) or baking sheet. You don't have to line it with parchment paper, but it helps with cleanup.
Slice each pear in half lengthwise. Cut a small sliver off the rounded underside so the halves sit flat on the baking sheet. Use a melon baller, cookie scoop, or teaspoon to remove the core and seeds, creating a small hollow in the centre.
Place the pear halves cut-side up on the baking sheet. Sprinkle evenly with cinnamon, then fill each hollow with chopped walnuts. Drizzle maple syrup generously over the top of each pear.
Bake for 25 minutes, until the pears are tender and the edges are lightly caramelised. Check doneness by piercing a pear with a fork. If it’s still firm, bake for another 5–10 minutes.
Serve warm as is, or with a scoop of ice cream or Greek yogurt. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the oven or microwave before serving.

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