Description
This delightful recipe for Baked Pears with Walnut Oat Crumble combines tender, juicy pears with a crunchy, buttery oat and walnut topping. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and sprinkled with warm cinnamon, it’s a wholesome and comforting dessert perfect for autumn or any time you crave a healthy treat. Enjoy it warm with a dollop of Greek yogurt or vanilla ice cream for an extra layer of indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Pears and Syrup
- 3 ripe but firm pears (such as Bosc or Anjou), halved and cored
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
Walnut Oat Crumble
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or almond flour
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for topping)
Optional Toppings
- Greek yogurt or vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pears: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish. Place the halved and cored pears cut side up in the dish. Brush the tops with 1 tablespoon melted butter and drizzle with maple syrup. Sprinkle with cinnamon evenly over the pears.
- Make the crumble: In a small bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped walnuts, flour, brown sugar, and salt. Add 2 tablespoons of melted butter and stir the mixture until it becomes crumbly and well combined.
- Top the pears: Spoon the crumble mixture evenly over each pear half, pressing lightly to help it stick to the fruit surface.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the pears are tender when pierced with a fork and the crumble topping is golden brown and crisp.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm. Optionally, top each serving with a dollop of Greek yogurt or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for added richness and creaminess.
Notes
- You can substitute pecans for walnuts for a different nutty flavor.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or ginger to the crumble mixture for extra warmth and spice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
