We like these apples warm or cold out of the fridge, so see what your kids like best. They work as a simple snack or served with yogurt, oatmeal, or roasted meat.
Place the butter or oil into a pie plate or baking dish. Warm in the oven for a few minutes to melt. Remove from oven.
Slice the pears into approximately 1/2-inch slices and discard the cores. Place into the baking dish with the oil.
Add the cinnamon and toss to combine.
Bake for 24-26 minutes, or until tender when poked with a fork. (Under ripe pears may take a few extra minutes; very ripe pears may take a little less.)
Serve warm or store to serve later.
Notes
Store, once cooled, in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Serve warm or cold, either on their own or with yogurt, oatmeal, or as a side for something like roasted chicken.
I prefer to leave the skin on both because it's easier and because my kids don't mind it. You can remove it if you prefer.
Any variety of pear will work for this recipe. I usually use Bartlett.
You can add a little vanilla extract or other warm spices such as ground ginger if you like.
To serve them baby led weaning style, offer a cooked slice to baby and let them feed it to themselves. (Usually, they'll simply spit out the skin.)