Maple Baked Pears
Simple but elegant, the flavors of cardamom and cinnamon add a really special flair to these pears, and we'll top them off with a sprinkle of walnuts. This is a perfect way to fit a lighter dessert into a packed holiday dinner menu.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cup pear, halved and cored
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup apple juice, (any fruit juice - orange, pineapple, raspberry, cranberry, etc)
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground cardamom
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp walnuts
Instructions
- Cut the pears in halves or quarters and take the core out. Place them in a baking dish with sides.
- Mix together the wine, juice, syrup and spices in a small bowl. You can also sprinkle a bit of the spices right onto the pears. Pour the liquid over the pears and put them into an oven at about 350 degrees F.
- Take the pears out after about 10 minutes and spoon some liquid over the tops to make sure they don't dry out. Add the walnuts, and put the dish back in the oven for another 10 minutes, or until the pears are soft.
Nutrition
Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 8.3mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 0.9mg
