Cinnamon Baked Pears

Ingredients

• 2 pears (halved; remove stems and middle seeds)
• 1 tbsp butter (melted)
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp light brown sugar
• 0.125 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 yogurt (1 scoop; type and size not specified)
• 1 pecans (small handful, chopped)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking tray with baking paper.

2. 2

   Halve the pears and remove the stems and central seeds. Arrange them flesh-side up on the prepared tray.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, light brown sugar, and vanilla extract until completely emulsified.

4. 4

   Spoon the cinnamon-butter mixture over the pears, coating them.

5. 5

   Turn the pears flesh-side down and brush some of the cinnamon butter over the top.

6. 6

   Bake for 30 minutes, or until soft and beginning to caramelize.

7. 7

   Serve in bowls with a scoop of yogurt, chopped pecans, and some of the leftover sweet cinnamon butter.

Notes

The source does not specify yogurt type or the size of the scoop/handful; amounts for these toppings are approximate.

Nutrition per serving

• breakfast
• snack
• dessert
• vegetarian
• gluten-free
• baked
• autumn