Description
Gluten Free, Vegan, Refined Sugar Free
These baked pears are tossed in maple syrup, cinnamon, and a dash of cayenne for the perfect sweet dessert that has just a little bit of a kick. They are easy to make, refined sugar free and vegan, and are so delicious they are sure to become one of your favorite healthy dessert recipes. And they are paired with toasted walnuts that adds the perfect crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pears, sliced
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Optional: pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Toss the sliced pears in maple syrup, add cinnamon and cayenne, and stir until evenly coated.
- Place pears on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper in one layer, and bake for 13 minutes until they are soft and golden brown. Flip pan halfway through for even baking.
- While pears are baking, toast walnuts on the stovetop in a pan over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, just until they start to brown but not burn.
- Remove pears from oven, sprinkle walnuts on top, and enjoy!
- This is great served with a small dollop of vanilla ice cream on top too!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven and Stovetop
- Cuisine: American