Baked Pears with Walnuts, Cinnamon and Honey

Preheat the oven to 190 °C. Wash the pears, cut them in half lengthwise, and carefully remove the core with a small spoon or knife to create a hollow for the filling. If you want the halves to stand flat, cut a thin slice off the back (rounded) side of each pear.

Place the prepared pear halves in a baking dish, cut side up. Drizzle them with lemon juice to keep their fresh color.

In a small bowl, mix the chopped walnuts, honey (or maple syrup), cinnamon, nutmeg, a pinch of salt, and vanilla. Stir until all the walnuts are evenly coated.

Distribute the filling evenly into the pear hollows. Sprinkle any remaining filling on top of the pears.

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the pears are soft (check with a fork – it should easily pierce the flesh, but the pear should not fall apart).

Remove the pears from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes. Serve warm, with a spoonful of cold Greek yogurt on the side for contrast and a protein boost.