Simple Baked Pear with Oats
Warm, naturally sweet pears halved and baked with a cozy maple-cinnamon oat filling. The edges turn tender while the oat topping gets golden and crisp — an easy, wholesome dessert that feels like a hug on a chilly evening.
For 4 servings
- prep
Preheat the oven and prepare the pears.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Halve the pears lengthwise, then scoop out the core and a little extra flesh to create a small hollow in each half.
- mix
Make the oat topping.
In a small bowl, stir together the rolled oats, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt. Work the cold butter pieces in with your fingertips until the mixture looks like wet sand and clumps when pressed.
- assemble
Stuff the pears.
Arrange the pear halves cut-side up in a small baking dish. Divide the oat mixture evenly among the pears, pressing it gently into the hollows and mounding it slightly on top.
- bake · ~35 min
Bake until tender and golden.
Place the dish in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, until the pears are fork-tender and the oat topping is deeply golden and crisp around the edges.
TIPCheck at the 25-minute mark — if the topping is browning too fast, tent loosely with foil. - assemble
Serve warm with a dollop of yogurt.
Let the pears cool for 5 minutes in the dish. Transfer to plates, spoon any pan juices over the top, and serve warm with a generous spoonful of plain yogurt.
What to keep in mind.
5 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.
- 1Choose Bosc or Anjou pears — they hold their shape better than Bartlett during baking.
- 2Scoop a bit of extra flesh from the pear cavity so the oat filling stays nestled inside.
- 3Let the baked pears rest 5 minutes before serving; the juices redistribute and the topping sets.
- 4Leftover baked pears keep for 2 days in the fridge; reheat gently in a 350°F oven for 8 minutes.
- 5For a taller oat mound, double the topping recipe and press it firmly into the hollow.
Adapt it for your goals.
Vegan
Replace butter with cold coconut oil (use same quantity) and serve with coconut yogurt. The coconut pairs beautifully with cinnamon and pear.
nutty crunchNutty crunch
Add 2 tablespoons of finely chopped pecans or walnuts to the oat mixture for extra crunch and a toasty flavor that complements the maple syrup.
spiced chaiSpiced chai
Add 1/4 teaspoon each of ground cardamom, ginger, and a pinch of cloves to the oat topping for a warm chai-inspired twist.
low sugarLow-sugar
Reduce maple syrup to 1 tablespoon and add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract and a pinch of stevia (or skip the sweetener — ripe pears are sweet enough).
Why this is on our healthy list.
Rich in Soluble Fiber
Rolled oats and pears both provide beta-glucan and pectin, which help support healthy digestion and steady blood sugar levels.
Natural Sweetness Without Refined Sugar
The recipe relies on pure maple syrup and the pear's own sugars for sweetness, avoiding processed white or brown sugar.
Good Source of Vitamin C
Pears contain vitamin C, which supports immune function and skin health, especially when baked with minimal heat exposure.
Probiotic Boost from Yogurt
Plain yogurt adds live cultures that contribute to gut health; choose Greek yogurt for extra protein.
Frequently asked questions
Not recommended — quick oats become mushy and won't form the crisp, clumpy topping. Stick with old-fashioned rolled oats.
