This post is sponsored by Pacific Coast Producers.
Here’s a super easy and budget-friendly meal or snack – air fryer pears! From pantry to plate in just 15 minutes, you can make these all year round with a can of pears and a few ingredients you likely already have on hand.. – it doesn’t get much easier than that! Canned pears are perfectly ripe, peeled and ready-to-use in your next recipe (or ready-to-enjoy straight from the can.)
Air Fryer Pears
These air fryer pears are so versatile you can enjoy them any time of day! Add to Greek yogurt for a delicious breakfast or an afternoon snack, or serve them with ice cream for a simple yet elevated dessert.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 3
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp salted butter melted
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 15 oz canned pear halves in juice, drained*
- Greek yogurt or vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
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In a bowl, combine melted butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Add pear halves and gently toss to coat with butter mixture. Let the pear halves sit for 5 minutes.
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Carefully place the pear halves in the air fryer basket, cut side facing up. Cook for 10 minutes at 375 F.
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Spoon the remaining butter mixture on top of the pear halves. Cook for 2~6 minutes at 400 F until the edges turn caramelized and crispy. Check at a minute interval as air fryer machines can vary in temperature.
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Serve air-fried pears on top of Greek yogurt or vanilla ice cream. Enjoy.
Recipe Notes
*Leftover juice can be saved and used to flavor smoothies, yogurt and water
