Baked Pears with Walnuts and Maple
- Serves
- Total time
- 30 min
- Heat
- 375°F / 190°C
- Per serving
- 158 cal
Gluten-free Heart-healthy Kidney-friendly Liver-friendly Low-sodium and DASH Vegan Vegetarian
Contains: Tree nuts
Ingredients
| Amount | Ingredient | Grams |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp | ground cinnamon | 3 g |
| 1/2 tsp | vanilla extract | 2 g |
| 4 cups | apples, chopped | 500 g |
| 1 tbsp | fresh ginger, grated | 6 g |
| 1/3 cup | walnuts, chopped | 39 g |
| 2 tbsp | pure maple syrup | 40 g |
Steps
- Heat. Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange. Slice or halve the fruit and set it in a baking dish with the cinnamon and vanilla.
- Bake. Bake 18 to 25 minutes until soft.
- Top. Serve warm with the walnuts and maple.
Baking concentrates the fruit’s sugar so very little sweetener is needed.
Hot fruit holds heat; let it cool 5 minutes.
Done when: Tender to a knife.
Fixes
- Not soft?
- Bake 5 minutes more.
- Watery?
- Bake uncovered.
Variations: Add a pinch of nutmeg.
Keeps: 2 days.
Estimated nutrition per serving
| Calories | 158 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 26 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Net carbs | 22 g |
| Added sugar | 6.7 g |
| Fat | 7 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.6 g |
| Sodium | 3 mg |
| Potassium | 207 mg |
| Phosphorus | 48 mg |
Low in sodium: 140 mg or less per serving.
Estimates from standard ingredient data; brands and portions vary. Values are per serving and do not change when you scale the recipe. Compare with your own daily targets
For general information only. Not medical advice. Always follow the guidance of your doctor or dietitian, especially for kidney, liver or diabetes diets.
Nora Patel