Step 1

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Pear Preparation: Cut your pears in half and remove the core using a melon baller or a small spoon. Keep each pear half with the skin side down and place them in a 9×13 baking dish or large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 3

Cinnamon Magic: Dust the pear halves evenly with the cinnamon.

Step 4

Drizzle of Flavor: Mix the maple syrup, lemon juice, and vanilla together and evenly top the pears.

Step 5

Bake to Perfection: Flip the pears, cut side down, and bake for 20-25 minutes until the pears are fork tender. Once the initial cooking time has expired, carefully remove the pears from the oven, flip cut-side up, sprinkle with the walnuts, and bake for 5-6 minutes.

Step 6

Serve and Enjoy: These warm, fragrant pears are fantastic on their own, but they’re even better with a scoop of vanilla ice cream (vegan, of course) or a dollop of my homemade whipped cream. Date caramel sauce can also be drizzled for an extra touch of decadence.