Steps
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine the almond flour, 2 tablespoons of melted coconut oil, 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and a pinch of sea salt. Mix until the mixture is crumbly but holds together when pressed.
- 3
Place the pear halves cut side up in a baking dish. Brush the cut sides lightly with the remaining 1 tablespoon of melted coconut oil.
- 4
Press the almond flour mixture evenly onto the cut sides of the pears to form a crust.
- 5
In a small saucepan, combine the chopped walnuts, remaining 3 tablespoons of maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt. Warm gently over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the walnuts are fragrant and the syrup is slightly thickened.
- 6
Bake the pears in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the pears are tender and the almond crust is golden brown.
- 7
Remove the pears from the oven, drizzle the spiced walnut sauce over the top, and serve warm.
Tips from the Chef
Choose pears that are ripe but still firm to hold their shape during baking.
For extra crunch, toast the walnuts lightly before chopping and mixing into the drizzle.
Serve with a dollop of coconut whipped cream for added richness.
Ingredients
- 4 whole ripe pears (medium size, cored and halved)
- 1 cup almond flour (finely ground)
- 3 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
- 0.25 cup maple syrup (pure)
- 0.5 cup walnuts (roughly chopped)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.25 tsp sea salt
Nutrition
(per serving)
Calories
465
Protein
8 g
Carbs
44.3 g
Fat
28.5 g