Sauteed Pears
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You’ll love this easy recipe for Sautéed Pears. This naturally sweet, healthy dessert is delicious on its own or as topping for ice cream.
Sautéed Pears
This recipe is such a yummy, easy dessert or snack! And it’s full of healthy fruit with no added sugar. Yum! After cooking with honey and cinnamon, you can add any sweet seasonings or sauces to take it to the next level. We love chopped nuts, whipped cream, dried coconut, Greek yogurt, or almond butter.
It’s also delicious as a topping for other snacks or desserts. Try these Sautéed Pears over banana bread, ice cream, yogurt, or even cinnamon rolls. We like to make a big batch and heat portions up for snacks or healthy desserts all week long. The kids love it.
On the hunt for more healthy snack ideas? Check out Air Fryer Pepperoni Chips
How To Cook Pears on Stove
First prep your pears. Wash them and peel them (if that’s your preference). Cut them into even slices.
Heat a skillet to high and add oil. Arrange pears in skillet. Wait until oil starts sizzling (about 1 minute).
Once skillet is hot, stir up the pears and reduce the heat to medium-high. Cook for about 7 minutes, stirring the pears every minute. The pears are cooked through when they are soft and tender.
Now it’s time to add the seasonings. Sprinkle on cinnamon and add a drizzle of honey. Use spatula to stir up pears and coat them in toppings.
Turn off heat and move pear slices to a serving plate or bowl.
Cooking Tips
- Be sure to separate out the slices in the skillet for even cooking
- If at any time the pears seem to be burning on one side, turn down the heat to medium
- Add the seasonings at the end for best results
Why Should You Not Refrigerate Pears?
You can refrigerate them if you prefer to eat them cold. However, they are best left out in a room temperature area as cold air can compromise the crisp texture.
Should Pears Be Peeled Before Eating?
The peel of a pear is not only edible, it is chock full of nutrients. So it is suggested to eat the peel of a pear. However, if you prefer the texture without the peel, you can certainly remove it before eating or cooking a pear.
What To Serve With Sautéed Pears
This pan sautéed fruit goes deliciously with frozen treats. Try adding the pears to some Healthy Chocolate Banana Ice Cream (Dairy-Free, Vegan, Paleo), Green Tea (Matcha) Ice Cream, or Banana Soft Serve Dairy Free Ice Cream.
It’s also brilliant on breakfast dishes like Air Fryer Apple Crisp, Air Fryer Baked Oatmeal, and Almond Flour Blueberry Cake Recipe (Gluten-Free).
More Delicious Sautéed Recipes To Try
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Sautéed Pears
Recipe Video
Ingredients
- 2 pears
- 1 tsp vegetable oil or butter or coconut oil
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- First prep your pears. Wash them and peel them (if that's your preference). Cut them into even slices.
- Heat a skillet to high and add oil.
- Arrange pears in skillet.
- Wait until oil starts sizzling (about 1 minute).
- Once skillet is hot, stir up the pears and reduce the heat to medium-high. Cook for about 7 minutes, stirring the pears every minute. The pears are cooked through when they are soft and tender.
- Sprinkle on cinnamon and add a drizzle of honey. Use spatula to stir up pears and coat them in toppings.
- Turn off heat and move pear slices to a serving plate or bowl.
Notes
- Be sure to separate out the slices in the skillet for even cooking
- If at any time the pears seem to be burning on one side, turn down the heat to medium
- Add the seasonings at the end for best results
Nutrition
See Also:
- How To Make Sweet Potato Chips In The Air Fryer
- Air Fried Green Beans
- Air Fryer Keto Zucchini Fries With No Breading
The pears were perfectly caramelized with just the right hint of cinnamon.
Love this easy dessert idea!