These easy, 3 ingredient cinnamon sautéed pears with no added sugar are a delicious way to use up extra pears! Use them to top everything from oatmeal and pancakes to grain bowls and salads! (vegan, gluten-free, no added sugar)
Pears are one of my favorite fall fruits, so when the season rolls around and I see the first pears appear in stores, I snatch them all up! Of course, in my over-excitement, I almost always grab more than I can eat before they go bad, so I have to decide what to do with them because I refuse to waste food. These cinnamon sautéed pears are the quickest, easiest way to use up any extra pears I have!
Why Sauté Extra Pears?
Cooking produce that won't last much longer is a great way to extend its life just a bit longer, and it may be the difference between having to toss it and getting to eat it. Cooking also helps you get maximum enjoyment out of the fruit that may not be the best for eating raw anymore if it's bruised or has started to get a little soft.
Why You'll Love These Cinnamon Sautéed Pears
These cinnamon sautéed pears are not only great for reducing food waste, but they are absolutely delicious! The warm cinnamon flavor with the natural sweetness of the caramelized pears is the perfect fall treat to go on literally anything. And because they are naturally so sweet, they don't need any added sugar, so they're healthy and baby-friendly, too!
How To Make Cinnamon Sautéed Pears
- Peel, core and slice pears ¼ to ½ inch thick.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium low heat. Add the pears, cinnamon and water.
- Stir and cover. Cook, stirring every once in a while, until pears are soft.
- Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days.
What To Eat With Cinnamon Sautéed Pears
I like to top my morning oats with these cinnamon sautéed pears and add a handful of walnuts for some crunch. They are also delicious on yogurt bowls, over pancakes in place of syrup, added to salads or grain bowls, or on top of ice cream. They add a cozy fall touch and extra fiber boost to so many dishes, without any added sugar.
If you're a pear hoarder like me and end up with too many, try these cinnamon sautéed pears, asap! And if you're not a pear hoarder, start buying extra pears so you have every excuse to make this yummy topper.
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PrintEasy Cinnamon Sautéed Pears
These easy, 3 ingredient cinnamon sautéed pears with no added sugar are a delicious way to use up extra pears! Use them to top everything from oatmeal and pancakes to grain bowls and salads! (vegan, gluten-free, no added sugar)
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: side dish
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 large pears
- 2 tsp oil (I like to use coconut or avocado oil)
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Peel, core and slice pears into ½-inch slices.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium low heat.
- Add pears, water and cinnamon. Stir.
- Cover and cook, stirring every once in a while, until pears are softened and caramelized, about 10-15 minutes.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days.
- Leave the peel on for more fiber and less prep work, if you'd like.
Keywords: cinnamon sautéed pears, easy cinnamon pears
Rosemary says
Tried them on top of pancake and then in dessert with greek yogur. The coconut oil was overpowering and not a pleasant experience. I'll stick with just poaching so I‘ll keep looking. I can't recommend this recipe.
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Kathryn says
Have you ever frozen these?
Kaleigh says
I've never frozen them, but I think it would work just fine!
Irene perry says
I peel my pears and bottle them boil for an hour take them off they last a long time
Evita says
I loved it! VERY DELICIOUS! Thank you for sharing this recipe. I will make it again and again.
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Michael Tennessee says
Prefect, thank you for sharing this! I bought a ton of pears recently but they were not the soft ones so was disappointed that they were going to go to waste. This was great and delicious!
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Heide says
Just wonderful! I left them with skins on, used coconut oil and drizzled a bit extra cinnamon at every toss. What a great topper for my fermented oatmeal and so easy. My husband will be so impressed and delighted when he wakes up for breakfast♡
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Kaleigh says
I'm so glad you liked them! Thanks for leaving a review!
Dawn says
I used butter instead of oil . It's everything I love about sticky buns without the gluten of bread. ast, simple, easy. Fabulous on Frenh Vanilla Ice cream, French Toast and Waffles....so far.
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Deborah says
Easy to make and delicious!
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