Easy cinnamon sautéed pears with no added sugar are a delicious fall treat! 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.
One of my go-to’s is my vanilla bean pear butter, which I can preserve and store in the pantry by canning it. But I don’t always have the time to go through the entire canning process. So my next best option is to make these cinnamon sautéed pears!
Cooking produce that won’t last much longer is a great way to extend it’s 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 mushy.
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.
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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Easy cinnamon sautéed pears with no added sugar are a delicious fall treat! 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
- 1 tbsp oil
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Peel, core and slice pears into 1/2-inch slices.
- Place pears in a nonstick skillet with oil, water and cinnamon.
- Heat over medium-high heat, stirring, until softened and caramelized, about 10-15 minutes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Keywords: cinnamon pears, easy cinnamon pears
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