These Whole Baked Pears with honey walnuts are an easy, gluten-free recipe that everyone will love! You only need 5 ingredients to make these mouth-watering oven-roasted pears that are soft, juicy, sweet and spiced.

Whole baked pears spiced with cinnamon, stuffed with honey and walnuts – such a beautiful and tasty dish that are incredibly easy to make.

A plate of whole baked pears stuffed with vegan yogurt, granola, honey and walnuts and nut butter. Oven baked pears are spiced with cinnamon.

I love how elegant they look, and they can be topped with pretty much anything so they can be made to fit any diet.

Baked Pears are naturally gluten-free, paleo, and can be made vegan so all you need to worry about is what you want to top it off with.

A few other simple and refreshing fruit-baked desserts I love:

  1. Dark Chocolate Covered Figs
  2. Strawberry Oatmeal Bake

What Kind to choose for Whole Baked Pears

Instruction step by step on how to make oven roasted spiced pears.

My favorite pears to use for oven-baked pears recipe bosc or bartlett pears, but you can pretty much use any variety of pear that you like. I’ve created a list below for you of some of the common pear varieties and how they are best used.

You can also read more here.

 

1.Bosc Pear

Bosc Pears are crisp with a honey sweetness. The firmer texture makes them great for this recipe because they don’t get mushy when you bake them. They are great for eating raw too.

2. Bartlett Pear

When fully ripe, Bartlett pears are sweeter with a buttery smooth texture. If you prefer a more tart flavor, use the Bartlett pear before it fully ripens. Bartlett pears are one of the most popular varieties of pears used in America and are best used for baking. 

A plate of whole baked pears stuffed with vegan yogurt, granola, honey and walnuts and nut butter. Oven baked pears are spiced with cinnamon.

 

3. Anjous Pear

Anjou pears have a juicy but firm flesh. These pears have smooth green skin and are best eaten raw.

4. Forelle Pear

Smaller in size with an oval shape, Forelle pears are sweet and delicate and another great variety to eat raw.

How to Pick and Store Your Pears

A plate of whole baked pears stuffed with vegan yogurt, granola, honey and walnuts and nut butter. Oven baked pears are spiced with cinnamon.

When shopping for pears, the easiest way to see if they are ripe is to press your thumb at the top where the stem meets the skin (this is called the neck).

If it gives to the pressure, it is ripe.

If the pear has soft spots anywhere else, it is probably overripe and not great for eating raw, but can still be used for soups, smoothies, sauces, jams or jellies.

Pears ripen at room temperature, so if you purchase them ripe they are best used right away or you can store them in the fridge to slow down the ripening process.

If you buy them before they are ripe, let them sit at room temperature and continue to check to see when they are ready to use.

How to Serve These Whole Baked Pears

A plate of whole baked pears stuffed with vegan yogurt, granola, honey and walnuts and nut butter. Oven baked pears are spiced with cinnamon.

I like to top oven roasted spiced pears with:

  • Yogurt (dairy-free for a vegan option, or full fat for a creamier texture)
  • Honey (use maple syrup for vegan option)
  • Cinnamon spice
  • Walnuts

Besides these topping to stuff whole baked pear, you can add any toppings that you like.

Some other toppings that go really well over the baked pears are

  • Almond butter
  • Granola
  • Cacao nibs
  • Chocolate chips
  • Other nuts you like
A plate of whole baked pears stuffed with vegan yogurt, granola, honey and walnuts and nut butter. Oven baked pears are spiced with cinnamon.

The sky’s the limit!

Additionally, you can serve these whole-baked pear with honey and walnuts for breakfast, as a delicious snack, or even for an easy gluten-free dessert.

They look fancy, but they are so quick and easy to make, so they’re perfect for any occasion. 

What’s your favorite topping for baked pears? Leave a comment below!

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A plate of whole baked pears stuffed with vegan yogurt, granola, honey and walnuts and nut butter. Oven baked pears are spiced with cinnamon.
A plate of whole baked pears stuffed with vegan yogurt, granola, honey and walnuts and nut butter. Oven baked pears are spiced with cinnamon.

Get the recipe:Whole Baked Pears with Honey Walnut

Only 5 whole food ingredients. these Whole Baked Pears with honey walnuts are the perfect easy dessert recipe!
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Ingredients

  • 2 large pears *
  • 1 tbsp honey, or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1/4 cup crumbled walnuts
  • 1/3 cup yogurt **

Instructions 

  • Preheat the Oven to 375 Degrees F
  • Wash and dry the pears. Cut them in half and use a spoon or scooper to scrape out the core and make a hole in the center.
  • Grease a parchment paper-lined pan with coconut oil. Sprinkle the cut-side of the pears with cinnamon and bake face down for 15 minutes.
  • Carefully flip the pears and have them face up. Drizzle honey on top and bake for additional 10 – 15 minutes or until tender.
  • While the pears bake, in a small saucepan, saute walnuts with 1/2 tbsp coconut oil and sprinkle of cinnamon and extra honey.
  • Remove the pear from the oven and let it cool for 10 – 15 minutes. Stuff yogurt of your choice, spiced walnuts in the center. Enjoy!

Notes

  1. *Use semi-firm pears, do not use super ripe pears for this recipe. See suggestions on what pears to use in the "What Pears to Bake with" section this post.
  2. ** You can use full fat, fat-free, or vegan yogurt of your choice.
Serving: 1g, Calories: 136kcal, Carbohydrates: 19g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 1mg, Sodium: 15mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 13g

The Nutrition Facts above are specific to the ingredients I chose to use for this recipe, which may vary.