The Vegan Baked Pears with Berries Honey Walnuts & Blue Cheese is a tasty and elegant dessert. This dish contains 6 grams of fiber and 285 calories per serving. Takes 40 minutes to prepare this brunch. We made this dessert with pears, mixed berries, maple syrup, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, walnuts, vegan blue cheese, water, and mint. Preparing this dish is very easy because the instructions are clear. Pair this dish with warm oatmeal, toasted sourdough, chia pudding, vegan cheesecake, whole-grain crackers, holiday fruit platter, seed crackers, or fruit salad. Include these Vegan Baked Pears with Berries Honey Walnuts & Blue Cheese in the container, then store for three days.
STATS:
- Total time: 40 minutes
- Serving: 4
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Diet: Vegan
- Cooking time: 30 minutes
- Serving size: 1 baked pear half
- Course: Dessert
- Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cuisine: European
EQUIPMENT:
- Baking dish
- Small mixing bowl
- Measuring spoons
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Oven
- Measuring cups
- Small spoon
- Pastry brush
INGREDIENTS:
- 4 medium pears
- Quarter tsp ground ginger
- 1 cup mixed berries
- Half tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp water
- Three tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ⅓ cup chopped walnuts
- One tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup crumbled vegan blue cheese
- 1 tbsp chopped mint
INGREDIENT NOTES:
PEARS:
- They are the main ingredient that gets juicy and naturally sweet when we bake them. The ripe and firm pears hold their shape better while baking and give better results. You may use apples as an alternative.
MIXED BERRIES:
- These berries include color and a gentle tart taste in the recipe. They make a delicious fruity sauce when they get soft while baking. You may use a mixture of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, & blueberries as per your choice.
MAPLE SYRUP:
- It adds sweetness and caramelizes the fruits. Maple syrup is a replacement for honey to make the dish vegan. You may use agave syrup as another option.
LEMON JUICE:
- This juice maintains the sweetness of pears and maple syrup. It gives a fresh and tangy taste to the berries. You may use orange juice as a substitute.
VANILLA EXTRACT:
- It gives a dessert-like aroma to the dish and pairs well with pears, berries, and maple syrup. You may use a small amount of almond extract as an alternative, but the taste will be stronger.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, warm the oven to 375°F and cut the washed pears in half lengthwise.
- Remove the seeds and cores with a small spoon, then put the pears cut-side up in the dish.
- Mix 2 tbsp maple syrup, lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon, and ginger in the small bowl.
- Brush the maple mixture on the pear halves, then add the berries around and over the pears.
- Pour one tbsp water in the bottom of the dish then bake the pears for twenty minutes.
- Sprinkle chopped walnuts on the pears and berries, then bake the dish for another ten minutes.
- Drizzle one tbsp maple syrup on the warm pears and sprinkle vegan blue cheese on the pear halves.
- Lastly, garnish the pears with fresh mint & serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
BREAKFAST & BRUNCH:
- Vegan Greek-Style Yogurt
- Warm Oatmeal
- Chia Pudding
- Vegan Granola
DESSERTS:
- Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream
- Coconut Whipped Cream
- Vegan Cheesecake
- Cinnamon Oat Crumble
SNACKS:
- Toasted Sourdough
- Whole-Grain Crackers
- Seed Crackers
- Fresh Fruit Salad
OCCASION:
- Vegan Cheese Board
- Roasted Vegetable Platter
- Holiday Fruit Platter
- Vegan Chocolate Mousse
TIPS:
- Use firm pears so they do not get mushy when we bake them.
- Avoid baking the pears too much, so they hold their shape well and give better results.
- To get deeper taste and extra crunch in the recipe, toast the walnuts then add them.
- Reduce the amount of maple syrup if the pears are too sweet to adjust the sweetness.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Place the cooled baked pears in the container to store for three days.
FREEZER:
- Freeze the baked pears without mint and vegan blue cheese for two months.
FAQs:
Can I make the pears earlier?
- Yes, you may prepare and fill the pears several hours early, then refrigerate till needed to bake.
Does this recipe contain gluten?
- No, all the ingredients included in this dish are naturally gluten-free.
How can I make this recipe nut-free?
- You may replace walnuts with pumpkin seeds for a nut-free version.
Can I include frozen berries in this recipe?
- You may add frozen berries to the baking dish; they will release juice and make the delicious fruit sauce.
Are apples good to use instead of pears?
- Yes, you may add firm apples as a substitute, but increase the baking time slightly.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Net carbs: 32 g
Iron: 0.8 g
Calories: 285 kcal
Total carbs: 38 g
Vitamin A: 185 IU
Fiber: 6 g
Calcium: 55 g
Protein: 4 g
Sodium: 145 g
Potassium: 330 g
