Microwave Pears

Enjoy Microwave Pears as an easy and naturally sweet dessert or snack. Add honey and cinnamon for extra flavor. You’ll love these soft and tender pears cooked in the microwave.

Cooking Pears In The Microwave

It’s so easy to cook delicious, fork tender pears in a microwave-safe dish. We added honey and cinnamon, but that’s totally optional. Just slice pears (peel if you prefer), add to dish, and heat for about 4 minutes. It’s that easy!

These pears go with so many other dishes. You can serve them as a warm topping on breakfast items, such as waffles or pancakes. They make a subtly sweet side dish to serve with grilled or air fried meats. Or you can use in sundae’s or yogurt parfaits. Yum!

Love cooking side dishes in the microwave? Check out these recipes: Microwave Baked Apples Recipe

, How To Cook Frozen Edamame In The Microwave, or Microwave Acorn Squash.

How To Make Microwave Pears

Wash the pears and slice off pieces away from the core. Chop them further into even slices.

Add pear slices to microwave-safe dish. Sprinkle on cinnamon and drizzle on honey. Stir to coat pear slices in seasonings.

Place (microwave-safe) cover on top. Heat for 4 minutes in microwave.

Remove dish and place on heat-safe surface. Remove cover. Pears are ready to be enjoyed!

Cooking Tips

• You can peel the pears, if you prefer. But the peel is edible and softens in the microwave.
• Seasonings are totally optional. Some additional ideas: nutmeg, maple syrup, cinnamon sugar, cocoa powder, etc
• Be careful removing the dish from the microwave; it will be very hot

Can You Cook Pears When They Are Hard?

Yes. Cooking hard pears will soften them, but they may still be bland. To counter this, add sweeteners and seasonings like honey and butter to boost the flavor of the pears.

Does Microwaving Pears Make Them Sweeter?

Yes! Heat increases the sugar content of fruit, which means that microwaved pears are slightly sweeter than fresh ones. This makes them the perfect healthy addition to desserts and snacks. You can increase the sweetness even more by sprinkling the pears with cinnamon and sugar before microwaving. Seasonings enhance the natural sweetness of the fruit.

Will Pears Soften When Cooked?

Yes. With any method of cooking, pears will soften. This includes the peel, which makes it easier to eat.

What To Serve With Microwave Pears

These delicious, soft pears are marvelous over classic breakfast dishes, like Air Fryer Frozen Pancakes, Easy Oven Baked German Pancakes Recipe, or Frozen Waffles In The Air Fryer (Eggo Waffles).

Or eat Microwave Pears as dessert! They would be delicious with Air Fryer Pineapple, Air Fryer Donuts From Pillsbury Grands Biscuits, or Air Fryer Yellow Cake From Box Mix. All are great options that are crowd-pleasers!

More Healthy Side Dishes To Try

Instant Pot Barley (Pearl, Hulled or Quick)

Roasted Sweet Potatoes And Apples In Air Fryer

Air Fryer Potatoes And Carrots

Instant Pot Frozen Brussels Sprouts

Sauteed Asparagus – How To Cook Asparagus In A Skillet On The Stove

See Also:

• Freshly Squeezed Lemonade Recipe
• Homemade Iced Tea With Fruits
• Homemade Strawberry Lemonade