Ingredients:
- 4 large pears (Bosc or Anjou varieties work well)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds or hazelnuts (optional)
- Vanilla ice cream for serving
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Wash and core the pears, leaving the bottom intact. Slice a small portion off the bottom if needed to create a stable base.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until well mixed.
- Place the cored pears in a baking dish.
- Spoon the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over each pear, ensuring it gets into the cored center.
- Optionally, sprinkle chopped nuts over the top of each pear.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the pears are tender.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
- Serve the bloomin’ pears warm, accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.
Enjoy the delightful aroma and flavors of these Cinnamon-Spiced Bloomin’ Pears! Preparation Time: 15 minutes | Baking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes
