Brown Sugar Baked Pears with Pecans
Brown Sugar Baked Pears with Pecans is a delicious dessert that combines the natural sweetness of pears with the rich flavor of brown sugar and the crunch of pecans. The pears are halved then topped with a mixture of brown sugar, butter, and pecans before being baked until the topping is caramelized and crispy.
Ingredients
- 4 medium pears firm and not too ripe
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil melted
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey preferably local
- 2 tsps pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup pecans roughly chopped
- 1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Halve the pears and remove the core with a small spoon.
- Transfer the prepped pears to a large casserole dish.
- Toss the pears with coconut oil, honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, pecans, and salt.
- Using your hands, gently massage the pears until lightly coated with the oil and sugar mixture.
- Transfer into the oven and bake until the pears are golden and fork-tender, approximately 25-30 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 298kcal (15%)Carbohydrates: 49g (16%)Protein: 2g (4%)Fat: 13g (20%)Saturated Fat: 4g (25%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 16mg (1%)Potassium: 284mg (8%)Fiber: 7g (29%)Sugar: 38g (42%)Vitamin A: 53IU (1%)Vitamin C: 8mg (10%)Calcium: 42mg (4%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
