Autumn · Dessert
Baked Pears with Walnuts
Soft, spiced pear halves with a crunchy oat and walnut centre, served with cold yogurt.
- 45 min
- Serves 4
- Vegetarian
- Autumn
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Method
- Step 1: Heat the oven to 375°F. Halve the pears and scoop out the cores with a spoon to make a small hollow.
- Step 2: Mix the chopped walnuts, oats, cinnamon, melted butter and half the maple syrup. Pile it into the hollows.
- Step 3: Place the pears in a baking dish with a splash of water and bake 30 to 35 minutes, until tender when pierced.
- Step 4: Serve warm with the yogurt and the rest of the syrup.
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