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So Easy Baked Pears

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.
Course side
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 138kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 medium firm, but ripe pears (about 4 cups sliced; core discarded)
  • 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter (or coconut oil)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • 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.)

 

Nutrition

Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 138IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg