Description
Tender baked pears filled with juicy berries and lightly sweetened with warm honey — a simple, elegant dessert that feels cozy, wholesome, and perfect for any season. Serve them warm with yogurt, cream, or a scoop of ice cream for a naturally sweet treat that looks beautiful but takes very little effort.
Ingredients
Pears
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4 ripe but firm pears (Bosc or Bartlett work best)
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 tablespoon melted butter or coconut oil
Filling
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1 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
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2–3 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)
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½ teaspoon cinnamon
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¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
For Serving
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Greek yogurt, whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream
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Extra honey for drizzling
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Chopped nuts (walnuts, pistachios, almonds) — optional
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Halve the pears lengthwise and scoop out the core with a spoon to create a small cavity.
Brush the cut sides with lemon juice to prevent browning.
Place pear halves in a baking dish, cut side up.
Brush lightly with melted butter or coconut oil to help them soften as they bake.
In a small bowl, combine berries, honey, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Spoon the mixture into each pear cavity, letting some berries spill over the sides.
Cover loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
Remove foil and bake another 15–20 minutes until pears are tender and berries are bubbling.
Serve warm with yogurt, whipped cream, or a scoop of ice cream.
Drizzle with extra honey and sprinkle with nuts if desired.
Notes
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Use firm pears so they hold their shape after baking.
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Frozen berries work well — no need to thaw.
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Don’t skip the foil for the first part — it keeps pears from drying out.
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Adjust honey based on sweetness of the fruit