Ginger Baked Pear Dessert (Printable)

Sweet pears baked with ginger and honey, enhanced by cinnamon and a touch of lemon.

# List of ingredients:

→ Fruit

01 - 4 ripe but firm pears (such as Bosc or Anjou), halved and cored

→ Flavorings & Sweeteners

02 - 2 tablespoons honey
03 - 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

→ Liquids

06 - 2 tablespoons water

→ Garnish (optional)

07 - 2 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts or pecans
08 - Greek yogurt or vanilla ice cream, for serving

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
02 - Place pear halves cut side up in a baking dish in a single layer.
03 - Combine honey, grated ginger, cinnamon, and lemon juice in a small bowl.
04 - Spoon the ginger-honey mixture evenly over the pears.
05 - Pour water into the bottom of the baking dish.
06 - Cover the dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
07 - Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until pears are tender and caramelized.
08 - Allow to cool slightly. Serve warm, sprinkled with toasted nuts and a dollop of Greek yogurt or vanilla ice cream if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It feels fancy but takes less effort than making toast
  • The ginger warms you from the inside without being spicy or overwhelming
  • You can serve it to guests or eat it alone in your pajamas and either feels right
02 -
  • Do not skip the foil in the first bake or your pears will dry out and taste like disappointment
  • Grate the ginger right before mixing because it loses its punch if it sits too long
  • If your pears are rock hard they will not soften in time so choose wisely at the store
03 -
  • Use a melon baller to core the pears cleanly without wasting fruit
  • Toast the nuts in a dry skillet until they smell nutty because raw nuts taste flat by comparison
  • Serve these with a dessert wine and people will think you planned something fancy

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