Looking for an elegant dish that literally involves five minutes of prep time? These walnut granola baked pears are the ideal pear-ing! Lovely and made with just 6 ingredients.
To be honest, pears have always been one of my least favorite fruits. I can't put my finger on why, but I just don't normally find them that exciting. Perhaps it's a texture issue? Dan describes them as "sand bags."
How to Make Baked Pears
Baking pears with a crunchy oat filling helps caramelize their natural sugars. You likely have most of the ingredients necessary already in your pantry! Store bought granola works in a pinch.
Yet another single serving recipe, this could even work well as a breakfast with yogurt. It makes a lovely side for the upcoming holiday season and also works as a dessert when served with ice cream. The recipe is vegan and can be made gluten free.
Baked Pears with Granola
Ingredients
- 2 ripe pears Bosc
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup crushed walnuts*
- ¼ cup rolled oats*
- 2 TBS uncooked quinoa optional*
- 1 TBS oil or applesauce*
- 1-3 TBS Maple syrup agave, or honey if not vegan (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- Slice each pear in half and place upright onto a lightly oiled baking sheet. Using a teaspoon or melon baller, scoop out pear seeds + some inside flesh so there is a nice cavity for the filling.
- In a small bowl, mix together cinnamon, walnuts, oats, quinoa if using, oil/applesauce, and maple syrup. If you'd like to use store bought granola, that's fine too!
- Scoop oat mixture into each pear, stuffing down as much as possible. You may have some leftover; feel free to add this to the side of the baking sheet to crisp up.
- Sprinkle with more cinnamon + maple syrup if desired and bake for 20 minutes. Best enjoyed warm.
Oohlalalicious says
These look so yum
Emily says
Thank you!
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daisywinter says
This sounds and looks delicious!!
Emily says
Thanks, I hope you try them!