Asian Spiced Roasted Pears

5 from 4 votes

Asian Spiced Roasted Pears are sweetened with warming five spice, honey, & vanilla. A guilt-free, make-ahead dessert for any celebration!

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: Chinese

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 94kcal

Author: HWC Magazine

Equipment

9 x 13 baking pan

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter or coconut oil
1.5 teaspoons five spice powder dried ground (Chinese 5 spice)
1 teaspoon cinnamon dried ground
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup to keep vegan
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons lemon juice or juice of 1 whole lemon
4 whole pears We used red Anjou but also delicious with bosc, Bartlett, Asian pear and more. Choose pears that are medium ripe that just start to give when pressed.
Homemade Coconut Whipping Cream - optional garnish

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Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Grease 9 x 13 inch baking pan with butter or coconut oil.

Five Spice, Cinnamon and Honey Sauce

In a microwave safe dish, add butter or coconut oil, cinnamon, five spice powder and honey in a bowl. Microwave for approximately 30 seconds or until the butter is melted and the honey is runny. Then, add vanilla and stir well.

Prepare Pears

Wash pears and dry. Cut in half but leave on the stem for a cute presentation. Core the pears and scoop out seeds.
Immediately squeeze the lemon juice over the pears to prevent browning (oxidizing).
Place pears in baking pan and drizzle with mixed Chinese five spice, cinnamon and honey sauce.
Bake Asian spiced pears in the oven uncovered for about 30 - 40 minutes or until fork tender and are slightly caramelized.
Serve the pear dessert with a dollop of whipped coconut whipping cream, ice cream or even yogurt with a sprinkle of cinnamon. Enjoy warm from the oven or at room temperature.

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Notes

Recipe Tips

Choose pears that are still firm but have a slight give when pressed. If they are over-ripe, they will fall apart in the oven. On the other hand, if they are not ripe enough, they will not be sweet.
Keep the stem on as it makes for a super cute presentation.
Save Time: Keep the skin on to provide structure for the pears while they bake.
Drizzle on the lemon juice as soon as you cut and core the pears to prevent oxidation.
Top with a little Homemade Coconut Whipped Topping for the ultimate treat.

Storage & Reheating

Spiced Asian pears can be stored in the refrigerator in a covered container for up to 3 days or in the freezer for 2 months. Reheat in a 350°F (176°C) for about 10 minutes or until toasty warm or in the microwave.

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