We’re not that big on sweets and desserts at home, but one thing we are crazy about is baked fruit!

Baked fruit is the perfect excuse to satisfy a sweet tooth without too much guilt! It counts as a daily fruit serving, right?!

One of our favorite desserts to make whenever the craving hits or for special occasions is sweet, mouth-watering baked pears using Superfresh Growers’ Bosc pears. They are so delicious!

Drizzled with a yummy honey, vanilla, nutmeg, and pecan topping and served with cranberries and ice cream, makes this a super easy and yummy dessert.

Scroll down for the recipe and why I choose to only use Bosc pears from Superfresh Growers when baking pear recipes.

This post is sponsored by Superfresh Growers® ( opinions and love of their pears are my own)

Bosc Pears For Baking

Bosc pears are the perfect pear variety as they retain their flavor, shape, and texture when baked, cooked, or poached.

They are also very aromatic with notes of woody, nutty spice and have a sweet flavorful taste, and pair perfectly with cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and honey.

Their peak season is from September to April, making them perfect for use in holiday recipes over Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. And, of course, just to enjoy during the colder months. Baked fruit is indeed a comfort treat!

When they’re not perfectly ripe, Bosc pears can be tough and tasteless when they are not fully ripe, so always choose firm, ripe, unblemished pears, and give them another 3 to 6 days at room temperature to ripen for their taste to develop optimally.

Baked Pears With Honey and Pecans Recipe

This recipe is easy and quick and will definitely hit the sweet spot!

Bosc pears give the perfect texture and firmness with a beautiful rich golden brown color.

Cinnamon and nutmeg provide just the right balance of spices and warm flavors.

Vanilla and honey pair perfectly with the spices and flavor of the pears, making it just sweet enough.

And I love adding cranberries and pecans for a bit of tartness and crunchy texture!

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cooking Time: 25 - 30 Minutes

Makes:

INGREDIENTS:

3-4 Bosc Pears

a baking dish

1/2 cup chopped pecans

10-12 fresh cranberries

1 tsp of cinnamon

A pinch of nutmeg

1 tsp vanilla

1/2 a cup of honey

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Half the pears and use a teaspoon to core out the seeds.

3. Cut a small sliver on the bottom of the pear to prevent it from moving around.

4. Place the pears onto the baking dish.

5. Combine half of the honey with the vanilla, cinnamon, and pecans.

6. Drizzle the other half of the honey over the pears.

7. Add the honey, vanilla, cinnamon, and pecan mixture to the inside of the pears.

8. Add 1 cranberry to each pear and add some extra to the baking dish for color.

9. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the pears are golden and soft to your preference.

10. Serve with ice cream, or enjoy as is!

HOMESTEAD TIP

Make your pears last longer by following these guidelines for long-term storage:

Choose winter varieties such as Anjou, Bosc, Comice, or Winter Nelis. Bartlett can be stored for long periods even though they aren’t a winter variety.
Store pears at 30 F ( at 85% to 90% humidity). Any colder than this the fruit will be damaged; any warmer, and it'll ripen faster than you want. Winter pears will last for three to five months this way.
Pears need to spend time in cold storage to ripen properly, so give your Bartlett pears at least one to two days in the fridge and your winter pears two to six weeks for optimal ripeness and taste.
After the proper chill time has passed, take them out to ripen even further at room temperature for 4-10 days depending on the variety.
Remove spoiled pears to not ruin the rest of the stored pears.
Press at the neck with your thumb to check ripeness. If it gives in, it is ready to eat!