Sweet pears in the air fryer are a simple, very aromatic dessert ready in just a few minutes. The fruit becomes soft and caramelized, while the mix of walnuts, sweetened dried cranberries and honey creates a crunchy, irresistible topping.
A quick, light recipe perfect to serve after a meal or as a healthy, indulgent snack.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Cooking time: 12 Minutes
- Portions: 4 servings
- Cooking methods: Air frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter, Christmas
Ingredients for the sweet pears in the air fryer
- 2 pears
- 1.1 oz walnuts
- 0.7 oz sweetened dried cranberries (sweetened)
- 2 tsp honey
Tools for the sweet pears in the air fryer
- 1 Knife
- 1 Air fryer
Steps for the sweet pears in the air fryer
Wash the pears thoroughly, cut them in half and
carefully remove the core to form a small cavity.
Place the pears in the air fryer,
fill each pear half with the walnuts and
the sweetened dried cranberries.
Cook at 356°F for 10–12 minutes, until the flesh is soft.
Finish by adding more sweetened dried cranberries,
a drizzle of honey on each pear and serve immediately, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream to make them even more indulgent.
HOW TO STORE
Sweet pears in the air fryer are best enjoyed right away, so ideally prepare and serve them immediately. If you have leftovers, store them in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 1–2 days. To reheat, put them back in the air fryer at 320°F for 3–4 minutes and they’ll return soft and aromatic as if just cooked. They are not suitable for freezing: once thawed, cooked fruit becomes too watery and loses its texture.
TIPS
Choose ripe but still firm pears — ones that are too soft will fall apart during cooking. Conference or Abate varieties are perfect for this recipe.
If you want to make them even more indulgent, add a pinch of ground cinnamon or cardamom over the filling before cooking: the aroma released during cooking is incredible.
Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a spoonful of Greek yogurt — the hot/cold contrast turns them into a restaurant-quality dessert with disarming simplicity.
FAQ (Questions & Answers)
Can I make them without honey?
Yes, you can use maple syrup, agave or brown sugar.
Can they be baked in the oven?
Of course! Bake at 356°F for 20–25 minutes.
Can I add other ingredients?
They are also great with chopped dark chocolate, cinnamon or raisins.
