Baked Pears with Streusel Filling

Vegetarian
Baked Pears with Streusel Filling
45 min.
6
179kcal

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If you're looking for a deliciously unique side dish that's perfect for any occasion, these Baked Pears with Streusel Filling are sure to impress. With their sweet, tender pears baked to perfection and a crunchy, flavorful streusel topping, they make a delightful addition to your meal. This vegetarian recipe combines the warm, comforting flavors of cinnamon, allspice, and honey, complemented by the richness of toasted pecans for a perfect balance of textures and tastes. The apple brandy and apple juice add a touch of elegance, creating a syrupy glaze that enhances the fruit's natural sweetness.

Not only do these baked pears offer an irresistible taste, but they’re also incredibly simple to prepare, requiring just a few ingredients and minimal effort. Whether you’re serving them alongside a festive dinner or enjoying them as a cozy fall treat, this dish is sure to win over your guests. Plus, each serving has only 179 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence you can enjoy without hesitation. Get ready to elevate your next meal with this irresistible and easy-to-make side dish that’s both comforting and sophisticated.

Ingredients

  •  anjou pear peeled cut in half lengthwise
  • 1.5 tablespoons apples 
  • 0.3 cup apple juice 
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1.5 tablespoons butter melted
  • ounce flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground allspice 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • tablespoon honey 
  • 0.3 cup pecans toasted chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • knife
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil
  • measuring cup
  • melon baller

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 37
  2. To prepare streusel, lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife.
  3. Combine flour and next 6 ingredients (through allspice) in a bowl. Stir with a fork until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in pecans.
  4. To prepare pears, using a melon baller or spoon, scoop out core from each pear half. Spoon streusel evenly into pear halves.
  5. Place pear halves, cut sides up, in an 8-inch square baking dish.
  6. Pour apple juice and apple brandy into dish. Cover dish with foil.
  7. Bake at 375 for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 5 minutes.
  8. Serve pears warm.
  9. Drizzle evenly with cooking liquid.

Nutrition Facts

Calories179kcal
Protein2.77%
Fat29.95%
Carbs67.28%

Properties

Glycemic Index
52.8
Glycemic Load
8.86
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
4.0517391164018%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
2.38mg
Delphinidin
0.33mg
Catechin
0.79mg
Epigallocatechin
0.79mg
Epicatechin
4.31mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.26mg
Isorhamnetin
0.27mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.98mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:178.77kcal
8.94%
Fat:6.31g
9.71%
Saturated Fat:2.11g
13.21%
Carbohydrates:31.9g
10.63%
Net Carbohydrates:28.35g
10.31%
Sugar:22.35g
24.83%
Cholesterol:7.53mg
2.51%
Sodium:123.76mg
5.38%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.31g
2.62%
Manganese:0.33mg
16.56%
Fiber:3.55g
14.21%
Copper:0.14mg
7.18%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.44%
Vitamin C:4.23mg
5.12%
Potassium:161.25mg
4.61%
Vitamin K:4.47µg
4.25%
Folate:16.29µg
4.07%
Magnesium:14.82mg
3.7%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.43%
Iron:0.62mg
3.42%
Phosphorus:31.28mg
3.13%
Selenium:2.06µg
2.94%
Vitamin B3:0.51mg
2.55%
Calcium:24.16mg
2.42%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.33%
Zinc:0.35mg
2.33%
Vitamin A:115.33IU
2.31%
Vitamin E:0.27mg
1.78%
Vitamin B5:0.13mg
1.31%
Source:My Recipes