Baked Pear with Cinnamon and Currants is a warm and comforting dessert that highlights the natural sweetness of ripe pears. With the gentle spice of cinnamon and the chewy tartness of currants, this dish is simple yet elegant, perfect for cozy evenings or a lighter finish to a hearty meal.
1. Serving Quantity
Serves 4
2. Cooking Time
Preparation: 10 minutes
Cooking: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
3. Ingredients
- 4 ripe but firm pears, halved and cored
- 1/4 cup dried currants (or raisins)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or almonds (optional)
- Vanilla ice cream or Greek yogurt for serving (optional)
4. Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange pear halves in a baking dish, cut side up.
- In a small bowl, mix currants, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, and melted butter.
- Spoon the mixture into the hollow centers of each pear.
- Sprinkle with nuts if using.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until pears are tender and golden.
- Serve warm, plain or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or yogurt.
5. Nutrition (per serving, approx.)
Calories: 190
Carbohydrates: 32g
Sugar: 23g
Fat: 7g
Protein: 2g
6. Tips
- Choose pears that are ripe but still firm so they hold their shape while baking.
- Soak currants in warm water or a splash of rum for extra plumpness and flavor.
- A drizzle of caramel sauce before serving makes this dessert more indulgent.
- Swap currants with cranberries or chopped dates if desired.
- This dish also works as a sweet breakfast served with yogurt and granola.
Baked Pear with Cinnamon and Currants is simple, aromatic, and satisfying—a perfect dessert that brings out the best of seasonal fruit.
