Ingredients:

  • 4 medium Bosc or Anjou pears
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Slice each pear in half lengthwise.
  3. Use a small spoon or melon baller to scoop out the core and seeds from each half, creating a small well in the center.
  4. Arrange the pear halves cut-side up in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  6. Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of the cinnamon mixture into the center of each pear half.
  7. Place one small cube of butter on top of the cinnamon mixture in each pear half.
  8. Sprinkle chopped walnuts directly into the center of each pear.
  9. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the pears are fragrant, the glaze is bubbling, and a fork slides into the fruit with no resistance.
  10. Remove from the oven and let the pears rest for 5 minutes to allow the syrup to thicken before serving.