Easy Baked Pear Recipe with Sugar & Marsala Wine

I love baking this time of year! One of my favorite things to make is my baked pears recipe. Baked pears or baked apples offer a comforting and naturally sweet indulgence that’s a breeze to prepare and ideal for any event. These tender, luscious fruits are gently infused with the cozy embrace of lemon and sugar, and a drizzle of sweet marsala wine. Whether relished on their own as a modest dessert or served alongside a dollop of creamy vanilla ice cream, baked pears promise to delight your palate.

These fresh and sweet-tasting easy baked pears dessert will have everyone sticking around the table for just a little bit longer!

Pears are a great source of fiber, and they’re also relatively low in sugar compared to other fruits. When they’re baked, they lose even more of their water content, concentrate their sweetness, and make them extra soft and tender. My favorite way to serve this dish is with a scoop of ice cream or some whipped cream, and you’ve got a delicious dessert that’s sure to please everyone!

Memories of Family Baking Days

For years my Easy Baked Pear Recipe has been served in our home. As soon as summer ends, I get the desire to cook and bake more. With autumn slowly turning into winter, the warmth of food, sitting around the table, lingering candlelight and tasty treats fill my mind!

Food for me means family. I can vividly recall my mother and father baking pies for days at a time. There were times they would bake 10 to 15 pies in a day. Then came the cinnamon rolls with the leftover dough or occasional zucchini bread or two, or six. Those came in droves as well as baked pears and baked apples!

When my mom and dad baked, they baked a lot! 

Imagine warm delicious fruit with sugar! Yes, please! I’m pretty sure you’ll be making this Easy Baked Pear Recipe year after year just like we did. Let’s get started. 

Do I have to peel pears for baking?

In short, the answer is no, you do not have to peel pears prior to baking them. The skin on a pear is thin and soft so peeling will not be necessary. The pears will cook perfectly.

The best pears or pear varieties to use for this elegant dessert are ripe pears. Anjou pears, bosc pears, or Bartlett pears that are a bit firm will be preferable for the best results.

Simple Ingredients You’ll need:

• 1 medium Lemon
• 8 medium Bosc Pears
• 2 tsp plus 1/3 Cup white sugar or brown sugar
• 1/2 cup Sweet Marsala Wine
• 2 Tbsp Butter (room temperature) 

Instructions to make baked pears:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. 
• With a vegetable peeler or small knife, remove the peel from the lemon in 2 1/2″ x 1/2″ strips, squeeze juice from the lemon
• With a melon baller or small knife, remove the core from the blossom end of unpeeled pears. Do not remove the stems. 
• With a pastry brush, brush the inside of the pears with lemon juice, then sprinkle the insides with 2 teaspoons of sugar.
• In a small bowl, mix lemon peel strips, marsala wine, and 1/3 cup of water. 
• Place 1/3 cup sugar on a sheet of waxed paper. With a pastry brush, brush the pears with melted butter, then roll in sugar to coat. 
• Place pears, cored end down, in baking dish. Sprinkle any remaining sugar onto the baking sheet.
• Pour the marsala wine mixture over the pears.
• Bake pears at 450 for 40 to 50 minutes until fork tender, basting every so often with the syrup in the dish.
• Cool pears slightly to serve warm, or cool completely; cover and refrigerate up to 1 day ahead. Reheat pears to serve warm later.

• Squeeze the juice of one lemon

• Core the inside of the pears

• With a pastry brush, brush the inside of the pear with lemon juice

• Combine the marsala wine, water, and lemon peels.

• Brush the outside of the pears with melted butter.

• Roll the pear into sugar.

• Place pears in a low baking dish.

Quick & Easy Baked Pear Recipe

• Bake pears for 40 minutes.

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Whichever type of pear you choose, once you add a scoop of vanilla ice cream you’ll have discovered your favorite fall dessert.

Baked pears are a perfect dessert for any occasion, and they’re surprisingly easy to make. With a total time of just 40 minutes, you can have these warm, comforting treats ready to enjoy in no time. They’re also a great way to use up any leftover fall fruits you might have on hand.

The natural sweetness of the pears is enhanced by the warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg. And a drizzle of maple syrup or honey adds a touch of extra sweetness that’s sure to please everyone. Baked pears are also a great way to get your daily dose of fiber and vitamins.

I hope you are inspired to make this easy dessert, come back and let me know how you like it in the comment!

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Another delicious dessert recipe for Thanksgiving is my Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake. Click here for the recipe. 

For my famous Green Beans with Lime recipe click Here. This recipe has been requested year after year when our family gathers. Be sure to bookmark and save this post for future use!

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