These easy baked pears with granola are the perfect autumn/winter dessert. Made with juicy Bosc pears and just six simple, yet flavorful ingredients, they are the perfect dessert option. Whether you're searching for a quick and easy vegan and gluten-free treat to impress your friends at a holiday gathering or simply craving a cozy and indulgent dessert for a night in, look no further. Inspired by @gisele, these baked pears are guaranteed to exceed your expectations. Trust us, you won't be disappointed when you take your first bite of this heavenly dessert.

A note on Pear varieties. We chose to use the tawny skinned Bosc Pears because of their crisp texture which holds its shape well when baking and its natural sweet flavor that has hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. If you are unable to find the Bosc variety, we recommend using the Anjou or Concorde varieties. Bartlett Pears can also be used, so long as they are not overly ripe, as they will not hold up during baking. Finally, one pear variety we recommend avoiding for this recipe is the Comice, as it will also not hold it’s shape.

Dessert
Makes 4 servings.
Prep time: 10 mins. Total time: 35 mins
Gluten Free. Vegan & Refined Sugar Free.

Ingredients

• 2 Bosc pears, sliced in half

For the granola topping:

• 1/2 cup Cherry Almond Chia Muesli (or old fashioned gluten free oats)

• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

• 1/4 cup maple syrup

• 2 tablespoons coconut oil

• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Preparation

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F
2. Mix all the granola topping ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
3. Place your sliced pears on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Use a small ice cream scooper or melon baller to scoop out the pear seeds and create a nest for the granola topping.
5. Spoon the granola topping over the pears.
6. Bake for 25 minutes.
7. Remove the stuffed pears from the tray and let cool.
8. We recommend serving with your favorite ice cream or vegan coconut yogurt.

Notes

• Pears will keep in a covered container in the fridge for 1-2 days, but are best enjoyed the day of.