Pears are a classic holiday fruit that gets even sweeter when baked. With health benefits including high fiber, vitamin C, potassium, and antioxidants - pears can make a smart and decadent dessert for your holiday table.
Yields1 ServingPrep Time5 minsCook Time25 minsTotal Time30 mins
4pears use Bosc, Anjou or Bartlett
1cupfresh cranberries
½cupwalnutsfinely chopped
¼tspground cinnamon
¼tspground ginger
¼tspnutmeg
½cupmaple syrupor honey
1tbsplemon juicefresh squeezed
1tsppowdered sugarfor garnish
1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grab a baking sheet and line with parchment paper and set aside.
2
Rinse, dry, and cut pears in half lengthwise. Carefully core each pear with a small spoon. Slice a small piece off the backside of the pear to help it lay flat on the baking surface.
3
In a small bowl add the rest of the ingredients and stir to incorporate well. Using the same spoon you used to core the pears, place a spoonful of mixture into the hollowed out area of each pear.
4
Bake for 25 Minutes or until the pears are tender.
5
Place pears on a large decorative plate and sprinkle a light dusting of powdered sugar.
Ingredients
4pears use Bosc, Anjou or Bartlett
1cupfresh cranberries
½cupwalnutsfinely chopped
¼tspground cinnamon
¼tspground ginger
¼tspnutmeg
½cupmaple syrupor honey
1tbsplemon juicefresh squeezed
1tsppowdered sugarfor garnish
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grab a baking sheet and line with parchment paper and set aside.
2
Rinse, dry, and cut pears in half lengthwise. Carefully core each pear with a small spoon. Slice a small piece off the backside of the pear to help it lay flat on the baking surface.
3
In a small bowl add the rest of the ingredients and stir to incorporate well. Using the same spoon you used to core the pears, place a spoonful of mixture into the hollowed out area of each pear.
4
Bake for 25 Minutes or until the pears are tender.
5
Place pears on a large decorative plate and sprinkle a light dusting of powdered sugar.
