5-Ingredient Baked Pear Recipe Perfect for Chilly Afternoons

Say goodbye to American apple pie and breathe in the sweet scent of baked pears. You may be skeptical, but pears are easy to cook with and are a great alternative when you are pressed for time. 

Plus, with fall right around the corner these baked pears are a sure crowd-pleaser. They are sophisticated, but simple to make. If you’re craving something heartwarming and sweet, turn to the apple’s better looking cousin: the pear.

5-Ingredient Baked Pear Recipe Perfect for Chilly Afternoons

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: 15 minutesTotal time: 20 minutesServings:4 servings

Ingredients

• 2 pears
• 2 graham cracker cookies
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• Nutmeg and/or cinnamon to taste
• Optional: chopped walnuts to taste

Instructions

1. 
   

   Preheat oven to 350º F. Cut the butter into four equal squares and place one square of butter in the center of each pear.

2. 
   

   Sprinkle the brown sugar, graham crackers, and nutmeg/cinnamon on top of the pear slices.

3. 
   

   Place the pears in the oven. Bake for 15 minutes or until soft. Remove, let rest for a minute, and enjoy.

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