Cinnamon Baked Pears (Vegan)
Got a few minutes? Make these cinnamon baked pears. Perfectly caramelized in a glossy sauce of maple syrup, cinnamon, and their own sweet juices, these warm, tender pears are the dessert of the season.
Ingredients
- 2 pears washed, cut in half and cored
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon 3g
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup 5ml
- Pumpkin Spice Granola for topping
- Coconut cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Place cored pears on a baking sheet. If they aren't even, cut off a bit of the bottom of the pear so that it stands up straight.
- Sprinkle evenly with cinnamon, and then with maple syrup.
- Place in oven for 20 to 25 minutes to bake.
- Remove and allow to cool slightly. Top with your favourite toppings and enjoy!
Notes
- Choose your pears wisely. Select ripe, but not overripe pears. If they are too soft, they will turn out mushy.
- An even stance. Cut a little bit off the bottom of each pear so they stand steady on the baking sheet.
- Adjust the baking time as needed. For firmer pears, bake a little longer. For softer pears, bake for less time.
- Cool slightly. Let the pears cool for a few minutes before topping and serving so the juices get a chance to settle and the coconut cream doesn’t melt.
- Storage. Store fully cooled baked pears (without the toppings) in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat (covered) in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10 minutes. Serve with fresh coconut cream and granola.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 148mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 24IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg