Microwave Cinnamon Pears

Name: Microwave Cinnamon Pears
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 12 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: Pears; Ground cinnamon; Sweetener (optional)

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Today I'm making warm microwave pears with cinnamon, a simple way to enjoy tender, fragrant fruit without needing to turn on the oven. All you need are pears, ground cinnamon, and, if you fancy an extra touch of sweetness, a little sweetener. In about 15 minutes you'll have a cozy dessert for two, perfect when you're craving something warm and fuss-free.

What I love most about these cinnamon pears is that they barely need anything else: the fruit brings its own natural sweetness and the cinnamon fills the kitchen with such a comforting aroma. To make sure they turn out perfectly soft, check how tender they are when the timer goes off, as cooking times can vary depending on the ripeness of the pears and the power of your microwave.

If you love warm fruit desserts, check out my Microwave cinnamon pears with walnuts and my Roasted cinnamon applesauce.

Prep: 3 minCook: 12 minServes: 2

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Ingredients

Ingredients you'll need for this recipe

Pears
Ground cinnamon
Sweetener (optional)

Step by step

Method

1Wash the pears well and make a few small cuts or slits in the flesh.
2Dust them generously with ground cinnamon (and a little sweetener if you like).
3Microwave on high for 10-12 minutes.
4All done! Your MICROWAVE CINNAMON PEARS are ready to enjoy.

Notes & Variations

1The original recipe calls for pears, but if you don't have any on hand, apples work just as wonderfully.
2Cooking time is an estimate and depends on whether your pears are large or small; smaller pears will need fewer minutes, while larger ones might take a little longer to turn spoon-tender.
3To me, ripe fruit is already sweet enough on its own so I don't add sweetener, but adjust it entirely to your taste.

Frequently asked questions

What variety of pear works best in the microwave?

You can use whatever variety you have at home. I recommend ripe but firm pears: very green ones take much longer to soften, while overripe ones can collapse and turn mushy.

Do I need to add sweetener to the pears?

No, it's completely optional. If your pears are ripe and sweet, their natural juices are plenty; taste a bite first before deciding to add any.

How should I store leftover microwave pears?

Keep them in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within 2-3 days. You can eat them cold or warm them up in brief microwave bursts so they don't break down too much.