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    Make It Skinny Please » Recipes » Desserts » Baked Pears with Crumble Topping

    Published: Nov 9, 2022 by Toni Dash · 13 Comments

    Baked Pears with Crumble Topping

    Weight Watchers Points7
    Calories: 223kcal
    Carbs: 31g
    Protein: 3g
    Fats: 11g
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    baked pears in baking dish overhead no topping.

    This Baked Pear recipe with crunchy, sweet crumble topping is a healthy dessert perfect for a dinner party or any holiday meal. It's easy to make, full of natural sweetness and simple ingredients.

    baked pears in baking dish overhead no topping.

    This favorite fall fruit is transformed into an elegant dessert with just a few delicious ingredients. Only 20 minutes baking time and you have the kind of dessert you can feel good about eating!

    Use a variety of pears (we share our favorites) and enjoy this simple recipe anytime. Pears can be more difficult to find out of season so gobble this one up during pear season!

    Somehow pear desserts feel fancy and perfect for a special occasion. This is a sister recipe to our baked apples which also have a sweet crumble topping. Both recipes are a reinterpreted version of a crumble or a crisp type recipe leaning heavily into the fruit as the star ingredient.

    Jump to:
    • What makes this skinny?
    • Recipe Ingredient Notes
    • Best pear varieties to use
    • How to make this Baked Pear recipe
    • Variations
    • Expert tip
    • How to store
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    baked pears on a plate.

    What makes this skinny?

    Only 2 tablespoons of honey are used across four dessert servings. No additional granulated sugar, brown sugar, maple syrup or agave syrup is used in the recipe.

    Leveraging the natural sweetness of the pears. Picking fully ripe, sweet pears allows using very little sweetener in this perfect dessert.

    Using non-fat honey Greek yogurt as a topping. Instead of sweetened whipped cream or ice cream we added this as a topping. Plain yogurt can also be used but the honey flavor complements the flavors in the easy baked pears.

    Recipe Ingredient Notes

    baked pears labelled ingredients.

    Pears. The pears should be ripe but a bit firm. They should yield to a light squeeze but still be firm. No mushy spots or bruises. When cooked they will soften but we don't want them to fully breakdown.

    Chopped Pecans. The chopped pecans mix best with the crumble topping ingredients (versus using whole pecans). To save time you can purchase chopped pecans and use those.

    Rolled Oats. Regular or gluten-free rolled oats or old fashioned oats (different names for whole oats) for this recipe. Do not use quick cooking or instant oats.

    Honey. Honey adds a light sweetener that doesn't overpower the flavor of the ripe pears. Some is used in the filling mixture and some is drizzled on top before baking.

    Dried Sweetened Cranberries. These sweet-tart cranberries add a wonderful flavor and feel of the holidays. They are available all year making this recipe a great choice anytime pears are available.

    Unsalted Butter. The butter is melted and brushed onto the cut side of the pears as well as mixed into the crumble filling to hold it together and give it some crispness when baked.

    Spices. We used cinnamon and a bit of nutmeg for warming cozy spice flavor that goes great with the pears.

    Salt. Kosher Salt is recommended as it's a less salty tasting salt. Just a pinch gives a balance to the sweet flavors in the recipe.

    Pomegranate seeds. These add a bit of sweetness, a little crunch and beautiful color as a topping. They make this recipe an elegant dessert perfect for the holiday season.

    Non-fat honey Greek yogurt. Adds some sweet honey flavor and creamy tang as a topping.

    baked pears in a baking dish with toppings.

    Best pear varieties to use

    The type of pear used should hold its shape when baked; become softer but not fall apart. When they are cooked they should be able to be cut with the side of a fork or using a knife.

    What kind of pears are those? Here are our picks of best pears for baking:

    • Bosc pears
    • Anjou pears
    • Concorde pears
    • French Butter pears

    Bartlett or Comice pears are not the best choice for this favorite fall dessert. They tend to become overly soft (though we love them in our Cranberry Pear Sauce).

    How to make this Baked Pear recipe

    STEP 1. Preparation

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

    Scoop out the core and seeds of the pear creating a cavity for the filling (photo 1).

    Place the pear halves in a small baking dish (they should have enough room for the pears but not be so large they can tip over) (photo 1).

    Brush the cut side of the pears with butter (photo 2).

    baked pears recipes 1-4 steps

    STEP 2. Prepare the Filling.

    In a small bowl combine the rolled oats, pecans, dried cranberries, cinnamon, nutmeg, remaining melted butter, 1 tablespoon honey. Mix together well (photo 3).

    Spoon the filling evenly between the four pear halves. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of honey over the tops of the pears (photo 4).

    STEP 3. Bake

    Bake for 20 minutes or until the pears are cooked through. Pears should be warmed through but not mushy in texture.

    baked pears in a baking dish.

    STEP 4. Serve

    Serve baked pears warm topped with pomegranate seeds and non-fat honey Greek yogurt (if desired).

    Variations

    Change the nuts. If you prefer walnuts you can swap them in.

    Change up the spices. Other warm spices like ground ginger or allspice would be delicious in this easy baked pear recipe.

    baked pears in a baking dish with toppings overhead.

    Expert tip

    Use a melon baller. If you have a melon baller they work perfectly to remove the seeds and core of the pear. They cut easily into the flesh of the fresh pears without removing too much of the flesh.

    How to store

    Save any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. The pears will oxidize (change color) but will still be safe (and delicious) to eat.

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    Baked Pears with Crumble Topping

    Weight Watchers Points7
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    Naturally sweet Baked Pears are piled with crunchy crumble topping full of pecans, oats, honey and cinnamon. It's an easy festive simple dessert recipe.
    5 from 99 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 223kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    Baked Pears

    • 2 medium ripe, firm pears see Notes below for suggested pear types
    • 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
    • 3 tablespoons rolled oats regular or gluten-free; do not use quick or instant oats
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • 2 tablespoons dried cranberries chopped
    • 2 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter melted
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
    • 1 pinch kosher salt

    Suggested toppings

    • 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds (arils)
    • ¼ cup non-fat honey Greek yogurt

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
    • Remove the core and seeds from the pears. Carve a small cavity with the spoon in each pear; leaving as much of the pear flesh as possible.
      2 medium ripe, firm pears
    • Lightly brush the cut surface of the pears with some of the melted butter.
      2 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter
    • In a small mixing bowl, mix the rest of the melted butter, honey, the pecans, oats, cranberries, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.
      2 tablespoons chopped pecans, 3 tablespoons rolled oats, 1 tablespoon honey, 2 tablespoons dried cranberries, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg, 1 pinch kosher salt
    • Place pears in a small baking dish and fill the cavities in the pears with the oat mixture. Drizzle pears evenly with the remaining tablespoon of honey (optional).
    • Bake for about 20 minutes or until the pears have cooked through.
    • Remove from the oven and serve warm with pomegranate seeds and yogurt as optional toppings.
      2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds (arils), ¼ cup non-fat honey Greek yogurt

    Notes

    Pear types: Use Bosc, Anjou, Concored or French Butter pears for this recipe.
    How to Store
    Save any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. The pears will oxidize (change color) but will still be safe (and delicious) to eat.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 181mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 245IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutritional Coach and certified Weight Loss Specialist, writer/blogger, photographer, chief recipe developer and creator of Make It Skinny Please. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her slimmed down recipes using real food ingredients bring excitement to the dining table and never taste like 'diet food'. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. wilhelmina says

      December 15, 2022 at 10:40 am

      5 stars
      This is such a satisfying dessert that fits right in to my holiday plans. I love that it still feels decadent and perfect for celebrating without being heavy!

      Reply
    2. Beth says

      December 12, 2022 at 10:12 am

      5 stars
      I made these pears for dessert this weekend, and they were a huge hit. They're so easy, but they look so fancy.

      Reply
    3. Tayler says

      December 12, 2022 at 9:57 am

      5 stars
      I made these baked pears over the weekend and they were fabulous! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!

      Reply
    4. Jen says

      December 12, 2022 at 9:56 am

      5 stars
      This is so perfect!! The best way to enjoy pears! Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    5. Mirlene says

      December 12, 2022 at 9:51 am

      5 stars
      Made these for a holiday brunch and they were a big hit. Delicious recipe.

      Reply
    6. Kylie R says

      December 12, 2022 at 9:48 am

      5 stars
      I can't even tell you how much we enjoyed this. So easy to make and delicious!

      Reply
    7. Sheree says

      December 12, 2022 at 9:37 am

      5 stars
      These were really good and the oatmeal topping is genius!

      Reply
    8. Michelle says

      November 10, 2022 at 6:00 am

      5 stars
      The crumble is to-die-for! And I love that dessert can be a little healthier inside the baked pear.

      Reply
    9. Sara G says

      November 09, 2022 at 8:30 am

      5 stars
      This was my first time making this with pears and we loved it!!

      Reply
    10. gunjan says

      November 09, 2022 at 7:23 am

      5 stars
      This is a stunning and delicious dessert recipe and so easy to make. We all loved it and I will make it again for my friends next week.

      Reply
    11. Lubna says

      November 09, 2022 at 7:18 am

      5 stars
      Omg...amazingly delicious. I love pears and never would have thought to bake them. Love the topping.

      Reply
    12. Sharon says

      November 09, 2022 at 7:10 am

      5 stars
      This was such a hit! Delicious.

      Reply
    13. Tammy says

      November 09, 2022 at 7:04 am

      5 stars
      Great recipe. The topping is delicious with the baked pears.

      Reply

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