Baked Cinnamon-Spiced Pears with Walnut Crumble

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

Tender baked pears infused with warm cinnamon and topped with a crunchy walnut crumble, perfect for a cozy holiday dessert. This Mediterranean Christmas recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs ripe pears, ground cinnamon, and brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 medium ripe pears
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/3 cup rolled oats
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/8 tsp salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Peel and halve 4 medium ripe pears, removing cores. Place them cut side up in a baking dish and brush with 1 tbsp lemon juice to prevent browning.
2. Step 2: In a bowl, mix 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/8 tsp salt. Sprinkle this mixture over the pear halves evenly.
3. Step 3: Melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat, then stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract and pour half over the pears.
4. Step 4: In another bowl, combine 1/2 cup chopped walnuts and 1/3 cup rolled oats. Toss with the remaining melted butter and sprinkle this crumble evenly over the pears.
5. Step 5: Bake for 30 minutes until pears are soft and crumble topping is golden and fragrant. Serve warm.