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And while this baked pear recipe is healthier than most desserts, they are also packed with a ton of flavor!The combination of pecans, cinnamon, maple syrup, and the pears’ soft, warm, melty flesh will leave you begging for another portion.Serve the baked pears with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and, optionally, a drizzle of caramel sauce. It’s a beautiful plant-based dessert or Sunday brunch idea, and if you have leftovers, you can eat them the day after for breakfast with your oatmeal. If you bake pears that are not ripe, add 1/4 cup of water to the baking pan and double the cooking time to 1 hour.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is a perfect flavor match with pears. Add as much as you like based on your preference. If you make this recipe during winter, you can add other spices such as clove, ginger, and nutmeg.
Pecan
Pecans or walnuts are the best nuts to go with pears. Their flavor matches perfectly that of the tender and sweet pears. The next best alternatives are almonds or hazelnuts if you don’t have pecan or walnuts.
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is an excellent match with pears; make sure it’s 100% pure maple syrup. You can substitute agave syrup, honey, or brown sugar for maple syrup. Tip: we use a measuring spoon or teaspoon to scoop out the core and seeds. Try to preserve the stems as they look pretty on the baked pears. Optionally, you can cut off a sliver on the other end so they sit upright. Place the pears on the baking dish, with the cut side facing upward. Fill each pear with a few pieces of pecan or walnuts. Then drizzle with some maple syrup, and sprinkle with cinnamon. Quantities depend on your taste and dietary needs. Tip: add maple syrup before the cinnamon. If you add cinnamon first, the maple syrup won’t stick to the pears and will end up on the bottom of your baking pan. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes at 350°F or 180°C, take out, cool down for 5 to 10 minutes, and serve. Note: Some pears might take a few minutes longer. To check doneness, pierce one of them with a knife. If the blade slides in easily, the pears are ready. If not, bake a few minutes longer. Initially, we thought that each person gets half a pear, but to be honest with you, they are so delicious that you’ll need to account for one pear per person. You can also serve baked pears with a scoop of ice cream. Vanilla and chocolate are best for pears. You can also serve them with greek-style yogurt (regular or dairy-free) for a lighter variation. Our favorite is serving them with unsweetened soy yogurt, but most other yogurts also work well. You can also top them with granola if you want to add some extra crunch. Or add some more nuts or sesame seeds.As a final serving suggestion, try baked pears with our oatmeal pancakes or vegan crepes for delicious Sunday morning breakfast or brunch. And if you have any leftovers, you can have them on top of your oatmeal for breakfast the day after.
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