Baked Spiced Pears with Cinnamon Yoghurt & Toasted Nuts
Lily & Loaf
4
10 minutes
30 minutes
255
Christmas
Dessert
Elegant, comforting, and naturally sweet - the perfect light festive dessert. These soft baked pears are infused with warming spices, gently sweetened with honey or maple syrup, and finished with creamy yoghurt and toasted nuts for a restaurant-worthy finish that still feels wholesome.
Ingredients
- 4 ripe but firm pears, halved and cored
- 1 tbsp Coconut Oil (melted)
- 1 tbsp Honey or maple syrup
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp orange juice or water
To Serve:
- 200 g natural or Greek yoghurt (or coconut yoghurt for vegan)
- 2 tbsp chopped walnuts, almonds, or pecans (lightly toasted)
- Extra drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of cinnamon
Directions
- Preheat oven to 180 °C (fan 160 °C).
- Arrange pear halves in a baking dish, cut side up.
- In a small bowl, mix coconut oil, honey, cinnamon, ginger, vanilla, and orange juice.
- Spoon or brush the mixture over the pears.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, basting occasionally, until the pears are soft and caramelised.
- Serve warm with a dollop of yoghurt, toasted nuts, and a drizzle of honey.
