Ingredients
Scale
For the Pears:
- 4 ripe but firm pears (e.g., Bartlett, Anjou, or Bosc)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
For the Filling:
- ½ cup almond flour or finely ground almonds
- 2 tablespoons chopped almonds
- 1 tablespoon crystallized ginger, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For Serving:
- Greek yogurt or whipped cream (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Pears:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Halve the Pears: Slice the pears in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out the cores with a spoon or melon baller to create a hollow for the filling.
- Brush with Lemon and Honey: Brush the cut sides of the pears with lemon juice to prevent browning, then drizzle them with honey.
Make the Filling:
- Mix the Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine almond flour, chopped almonds, crystallized ginger, cinnamon, ground ginger, honey, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until the ingredients form a slightly sticky mixture.
Stuff the Pears:
- Fill the Pears: Spoon the almond and ginger mixture into the hollowed-out centers of the pears, pressing gently to pack it in.
Bake the Pears:
- Bake: Place the stuffed pears in the prepared baking dish and cover loosely with aluminum foil. Bake for 20 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the pears are tender and the filling is golden brown.
Serve:
- Cool Slightly: Allow the pears to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Garnish: Serve warm with a dollop of Greek yogurt or whipped cream and garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 250-300 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 5g