Capture the sweet flavors of fall in this easy recipe for Baked Pears! It makes for a light, delicious, and healthy dessert the whole family will love. These pears look absolutely stunning on a table setting, and this recipe is one I am proud to serve. It’s truly scrumptious and will satisfy all your sweet cravings in a healthy way. No gluten, no refined sugar, no regrets.
To make this recipe, cut the Bartlett pears in half, core, and arrange in a baking dish. Place some butter in the center of each pear half and drizzle with honey or agave syrup. Bake until tender. Meanwhile, make the mascarpone-cream filling by whipping the heavy whipping cream and blending it with mascarpone. Add a hint of vanilla flavor by mixing in some pure vanilla extract. Once the pears are baked, serve them on a serving plate topped with mascarpone-cream filling and sprinkled with chopped pistachios and pumpkin pie spice. Add a drizzle of honey if you wish, and enjoy!
To make Gluten Free Baked Pears, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat the oven to 350 °F.
Cut 3 Bartlett pears in half and core them.
Arrange the pears in a baking dish cut-side up.
Fill the center of each pear half with ½ teaspoon butter and a generous drizzle of honey or agave syrup.
Bake the pears for 30-35 minutes.
In a bowl, using a hand mixer, whip 8 ounces heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form. Add in 8 ounces mascarpone cheese and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Using a wooden spoon, mix through until smooth.
Transfer the baked pears from the baking dish to a plate and spoon 1-2 tablespoons of the mascarpone-cream filling in the center of each half. Top evenly with chopped pistachios and sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice.
Serve with an additional drizzle of honey, if you wish, and enjoy!
Looking for something healthier? These Baked Pears are naturally gluten-free, sugar-free, and vegetarian. And they are waiting to be tried by you this fall. Share your fall desserts with us and tag #cookmerecipes on Instagram.
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