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-inspired Christmas recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs ripe pears, ground cinnamon, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. 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 "Plan a meal with the AI" 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.