Baked Pears with Currants and Cinnamon

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Baked Pears with Currants and Cinnamon
45 min.
10
237kcal

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Craving a dessert that's both comforting and naturally sweet? Look no further than these Baked Pears with Currants and Cinnamon! This recipe is a delightful autumn treat, bringing together the juicy sweetness of ripe pears with the warm, spicy notes of cinnamon and the satisfying chew of currants. And the best part? It’s incredibly easy to make and practically guilt-free, ticking all the boxes for a healthy and delicious dessert.

Imagine the aroma that will fill your kitchen as these pears slowly bake to tender perfection. The combination of brown sugar, cinnamon, and currants creates a caramel-like syrup that coats the pears, enhancing their natural sweetness. Plus, this recipe caters to almost everyone! It's naturally vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it a perfect choice for gatherings where dietary needs vary.

Whether you're looking for a simple side dish to accompany a weeknight dinner or a beautiful dessert to impress guests, these baked pears are sure to be a hit. With just a few basic ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a warm, flavorful, and comforting dish that celebrates the best of seasonal produce. Get ready to enjoy a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you utterly satisfied. Let's get baking!

Ingredients

  • 10  anjou pears firm ripe unpeeled
  • 0.7 cup brown sugar dark packed ()
  • 0.7 cup currants dried
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon 
  • 0.7 cup sugar 
  • 0.7 cup water ()

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • apple corer
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Using apple corer, cut through stem of each pear and all the way through pear to base to remove core. Trim bottoms so that pears stand straight. Arrange pears in 15x10x2-inch glass baking dish.
  2. Combine sugar, brown sugar and cinnamon in medium bowl.
  3. Add currants. Fill pear cavities with half of sugar mixture. Stir cup water into remaining sugar mixture; pour around pears. (Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover; chill.)
  4. Bake pears uncovered until tender and sauce is syrupy, adding more water to dish by 1/4 cupfuls if syrup becomes too thick and basting occasionally, about 50 minutes.
  5. Serve pears warm with syrup.

Nutrition Facts

Calories237kcal
Protein1.56%
Fat1.11%
Carbs97.33%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.68
Glycemic Load
18.97
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
4.647826106652%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
3.67mg
Catechin
0.48mg
Epigallocatechin
1.05mg
Epicatechin
6.69mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.04mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.3mg
Isorhamnetin
0.53mg
Quercetin
1.5mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:237.11kcal
11.86%
Fat:0.32g
0.49%
Saturated Fat:0.05g
0.3%
Carbohydrates:62.36g
20.79%
Net Carbohydrates:56.26g
20.46%
Sugar:50.88g
56.53%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:10.97mg
0.48%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1g
2%
Fiber:6.1g
24.4%
Vitamin C:8.12mg
9.84%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.64%
Copper:0.19mg
9.3%
Potassium:302.14mg
8.63%
Vitamin K:8.24µg
7.85%
Magnesium:17.57mg
4.39%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.33%
Calcium:40.25mg
4.03%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.68%
Iron:0.64mg
3.54%
Folate:13.58µg
3.4%
Phosphorus:31.64mg
3.16%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.45%
Vitamin B3:0.46mg
2.31%
Vitamin E:0.23mg
1.54%
Zinc:0.23mg
1.51%
Vitamin B5:0.11mg
1.12%
Vitamin A:52.39IU
1.05%
Source:Epicurious