Cinnamon Maple Roasted Pears
Pears are a delicious, low-calorie powerhouse fruit, packing fiber, vitamins and beneficial plant compounds. With these excellent health benefits, give pears a chance in the kitchen. This anti-inflammatory recipe is delicious for breakfast, a side dish or a healthy snack.
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Side Dish, Snack
- 4 Bartlett pears halved lengthwise and cored
- 2 tsp melted coconut oil
- 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp fresh ginger
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon or to taste
- ⅛ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- ⅛ tsp Kosher salt
- chopped walnuts or nuts of choice optional
- plain Greek or coconut yogurt optional
Heat oven to 375°F. Place the halved/cored pears in a shallow baking dish. Toss with melted coconut oil, syrup, lemon juice, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
Turn cut sides down and bake until just tender, 20-25 minutes. Flip and bake another 5 minutes.
Transfer to 4 plates and dollop with yogurt and chopped nuts if desired. Spoon any pan juices over the top and serve warm.
Keyword Anti-Inflammatory, Breakfast, Dessert, Pear, Side Dish, Snack