Pears and spices are a classic match! This warmly spiced, wholesome recipe highlights the delicate floral sweetness of pears, perfectly balanced by the rich depth of Clove and Cinnamon Extracts.
🍐 Spiced Baked Pears with Clove, Cinnamon & Honey
Serves: 4
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 25–30 mins
🌸 Ingredients
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4 medium pears (ripe but firm)
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2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
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1 tbsp melted butter
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½ tsp Cinnamon Extract
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¼ tsp Clove Extract
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40 g (¼ cup) raisins or chopped dates
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2 tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
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A squeeze of lemon juice
🍯 Method
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Preheat oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
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Halve and core the pears, leaving stems intact if you like. Place them cut-side up in a small baking dish.
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Mix the filling. In a bowl, combine honey, melted butter, cinnamon, clove extract, raisins, and nuts.
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Spoon the mixture into the hollowed centres of the pears.
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Add a splash of hot water (2–3 tbsp) to the baking dish to keep them moist.
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Bake for 25–30 minutes, until tender and caramelised at the edges.
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Serve warm, drizzled with pan juices and topped with yogurt, cream, or ice cream.
These Spiced Baked Pears with Clove, Cinnamon & Honey are the perfect celebration of autumn comfort — simple to make, naturally sweet, and beautifully aromatic, simply a seasonal bliss. 🍐🍯
