Best 7 Baked Asian Pears Recipes

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Baked Asian pears are a delectable dessert that combines the natural sweetness of pears with a hint of spice and a touch of crunch. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking for a sweet treat to enjoy with your family. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED ASIAN PEAR AND BANANA WITH DATE SAUCE AND WALNUTS



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This easy bake is sweet without the refined sugar.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ripe Asian pear, cored and quartered
1 ripe banana, halved crosswise, then lengthwise
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup pitted dates, (6 large or 12 small)
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 ounce (1/4 cup) walnut halves, toasted
1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Put pear wedges in an 8-inch baking dish. Cover with foil, and bake until beginning to soften, about 20 minutes. Add banana; dot with butter. Bake, uncovered, until fruit is softened and pale golden, 20 to 25 minutes more.
  • Process dates, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a food processor until dates are coarsely chopped. With machine running, gradually add 1 cup cold water; process until smooth. Transfer to a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat; cook until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately, or refrigerate, airtight, up to 2 days; reheat before serving.
  • Divide fruit between 2 plates. Drizzle with date sauce; sprinkle with walnuts. Top each with 2 tablespoons yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 g, Cholesterol 17 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 5 g, Sodium 21 g

BAKED PEARS



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Similar to baked apples. You can add chopped walnuts, nutmeg, cranberries, or anything you like.

Provided by pikachu

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large pears
1 teaspoon maple syrup, or to taste
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cut top quarter of pears off; create a well by scooping out the core, being careful not to puncture the bottom of the pear. Arrange pears in a shallow baking dish.
  • Drizzle maple syrup over pears. Place 1 tablespoon brown sugar and 1 tablespoon butter in each pear; sprinkle with cinnamon.
  • Bake in preheated oven until pears are easily pierced with a fork, 35 to 50 minutes. Serve with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.4 calories, Carbohydrate 56.6 g, Cholesterol 45.1 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 114.5 mg, Sugar 42.7 g

BAKED PEARS



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This baked pears recipe is very versatile. You can serve it warm or cold and for any size group. Chilled pears can be dressed up with a dollop of whipped topping, fruit-filled yogurt or ice cream. -Betty Schledorn, Ocala, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium ripe pears, peeled and halved
4 teaspoons butter
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 teaspoons orange marmalade

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place pear halves, cut side up, in a shallow 1-qt. baking dish. Place butter in the center of each; drizzle with lemon juice. , Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over pears. Top with marmalade. Bake, covered, until heated through, 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 70mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CREAMY BAKED PEARS



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So simple but so delicious.

Provided by Lonnie Starks

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons white sugar, divided
2 Bosc pears, halved and cored
½ cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon sugar into buttered dish.
  • Rub remaining 1 tablespoon butter over pear halves; arrange pears cut sides down in prepared baking dish and sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Pour cream over pears and continue baking until tender, about 20 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.5 g, Cholesterol 35.7 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 47.4 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

VANILLA-GINGER ASIAN PEARS



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The crisp, juicy texture and sweet, almost-floral flavor of Asian pears require little accompaniment. These pears do not soften when ripe; choose uniformly firm, unblemished fruit when shopping.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium Asian pears, cored and quartered
1 piece (2 inches) ginger, thinly sliced
1 vanilla bean, split and scraped, pod reserved
1 cup packed light-brown sugar
4 cups water
Store-bought cookies, such as Jules Destrooper wafers, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut each pear quarter lengthwise into 4 slices, and place in a large bowl. Bring ginger, vanilla seeds and pod, sugar, and water to a boil in a small saucepan for 3 minutes. Pour mixture over pears. Press a piece of parchment directly on surface, and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour. Discard vanilla pod and ginger. Divide pears among 4 bowls, and serve with cookies or wafers on the side if desired.

EASY BAKED PEARS WITH AMARETTI



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A warming autumnal pud that's low fat, speedy and satisfying

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dessert, Dinner, Snack, Supper

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 ripe pears
100g ricotta
½ tsp cinnamon
4 tbsp clear honey , plus extra to serve
8 crisp amaretti biscuits

Steps:

  • Cut each pear in half, then place on a large baking tray. Use a teaspoon to scoop out the cores and make a dip in the centre of each pear. If your pears are firm, you may need to use a sharp knife to do this. Dollop about 1 heaped tsp ricotta into each dip, then sprinkle over the cinnamon and drizzle with a little honey.
  • Heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5, then roast the pears for 10 mins. Tip the biscuits into a food bag and use a rolling pin to lightly crush them. Remove the pears from the oven, then scatter the crumbs over each pear. Return to the oven for another 10 mins or until the pears are soft and the biscuit golden brown. Serve drizzled with honey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 39 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 32 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.23 milligram of sodium

ASIAN PEAR PIE



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Celebrate the Season - Fall Baking Recipe Magazine Contest 2010 shared by Lisa Keys from Middlebury, CT

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup shortening
5 to 7 tablespoons cold ginger ale
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
6 cups thinly sliced peeled pears (about 6 large)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter
1 egg white, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix 2 cups of the flour and the salt. Cut in shortening, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until particles are size of small peas. Sprinkle with ginger ale, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry almost leaves side of bowl. Gather pastry into a ball. Divide in half. Shape into 2 flattened rounds on lightly floured surface. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate about 45 minutes or until dough is firm and cold, yet pliable.
  • Heat oven to 500°F. In small bowl, mix remaining 1/3 cup flour, the brown sugar and five-spice powder. In large bowl, gently toss pears and lemon juice; sprinkle with brown sugar mixture and toss again.
  • On lightly floured surface, roll one round of pastry into circle 2 inches larger than upside-down 9-inch glass pie plate. Fold pastry into fourths and place in pie plate. Unfold pastry and ease into plate, pressing firmly against bottom and side. Spoon filling into pastry-lined plate; dot with butter.
  • Trim overhanging edge of bottom pastry 1/2 inch from rim of plate. Roll other round of pastry. Fold into fourths and cut slits so steam can escape. Place pastry over filling and unfold; trim, seal and flute edge. Brush top with egg white. Sprinkle with granulated sugar. Place pie plate on a cookie sheet. Place in oven.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 400°F. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until crust is golden brown and juice begins to bubble through slits in crust. Cool on cooling rack at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 320 mg, Sugar 26 g, TransFat 3 1/2 g

Tips:

  • Choose ripe but firm Asian pears: They should have a slight give when pressed, but not be too soft.
  • Peel the pears before baking: This will help them cook evenly and prevent the skin from becoming tough.
  • Use a variety of spices and flavors: Asian pears pair well with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cardamom, and star anise. You can also add honey, maple syrup, or brown sugar for sweetness.
  • Bake the pears until they are tender: This usually takes about 30 minutes, but can vary depending on the size and ripeness of the pears.
  • Serve the pears warm or cold: They can be enjoyed on their own, or with yogurt, ice cream, or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Baked Asian pears are a delicious and easy dessert that can be enjoyed all year round. With their sweet and slightly tart flavor, they are a perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth without overindulging. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful dessert, give baked Asian pears a try. You won't be disappointed!

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