Baked Pears with Cranberries, Honey, and WalnutsFor a holiday-perfect dessert, choose larger pears like Bosc or Anjou that retain their shape and true pear essence after baking. Bosc, with their oblong shape, bring juiciness and a subtle crunch, maintaining flavor and structure when cooked. Anjou, being "all-purpose pears," offer year-round availability and resilience to high temperatures when baked, resulting in a sweet, buttery, slightly firm flesh—ideal for a festive holiday recipe.