Easy Baked Pears To Share With The Kids

Baked Pears

I’ve been making sliced Baked Apples for years and years and recently started to use the same method on pears. Oh my gosh, I wish I’d tried this sooner because it’s both easy and so darn yummy! I love that it’s such an easy way to transform fruit, even if it’s a little underripe, and that I love it as much as my kids do. (I love using my Cinnamon Pears recipe for that, too.) Plus, you can serve them warm or cold, on their own or with other foods. Win, win! We honestly love them as a stand alone baby snack, toddler snack idea, or as a side dish with a meal. They’re so good with oatmeal and yogurt, but also work well with something like roasted chicken. And you can make them with any type of pears you might have. (You may also like my Pear Puree and Pear Pops.)

Ingredients You Need

To make this recipe, you need just three simple ingredients. Here’s a look: Sign up for our email updates to get tips and ideas sent to your inbox.

Pears: I use Bartlett usually, but any kind will work. Butter or coconut oil: There’s not much flavor difference here, so use the one you have or prefer. Cinnamon: This adds a nice bit of spice.

TIP: You can add a little vanilla extract or other warm spices such as ground ginger if you like.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Here’s a look at how to make this recipe. Scroll down to the bottom of this post for the full information. TIP: If your pears are super firm, they may take a little longer to cook. That’s totally fine, no worries!

Other Pear Recipes to Try

If you have extra pears or just love pears, you might also like:

Fresh Pear Puree Easy Pear Sauce Sauteed Cinnamon Pears

Serving Suggestions

You can offer these pears with Oatmeal with Fruit, Yogurt for Babies, or as part of a simple toddler lunch Idea. You can also serve them as a side dish alongside Chicken Tenders, Fish Sticks, Salmon Nuggets, or Pan-Seared Chicken.

How to Store

Store, once cooled, in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can reheat them briefly in the microwave (about 15-30 seconds is usually plenty) or serve them cold. You could also freeze them in a freezer bag with as much air removed as possible for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.

Best Tips for Success

Serve warm or cold, either on their own or with yogurt for babies, oatmeal with fruit, or as a side for something like roasted chicken. I prefer to leave the skin on both because it’s easier and because my kids don’t mind it. You can remove it if you prefer. Any variety of pear will work for this recipe. I usually use Bartlett. You can add a little vanilla extract or other warm spices such as ground ginger if you like. To serve them baby led weaning style, offer a cooked slice to baby and let them feed it to themselves. (Usually, they’ll simply spit out the skin.)

I’d love to hear your feedback on this recipe if you try it for your family, so please comment and rate the recipe below!