
Kickstart the new year with wholesome and hearty dishes designed with big flavours and fresh ingredients in mind, such as this Crunchy Crumble Pecan and Oat Baked Pears. Baked fruit, such as the pears used here, are naturally sweet and scrumptious. With a pecan and oat crunchy topping, this dessert gets inspiration from a caramel crumble and is balanced perfectly with mild and creamy Greek style yoghurt.
2 unit(s)
Pear
10 grams
Unsalted Butter
(Contains: Milk)
25 grams
Pecan Nut Halves
(Contains: Nuts, Pecan Nuts May contain traces of: Pistachio nuts, Almonds, Cashew nuts, Sesame, Nuts, Peanut, Brazil nuts, Hazelnuts, Macadamia Nuts)
1 sachet(s)
Ground Cinnamon
40 grams
Salted Caramel Sauce
(Contains: Milk)
100 grams
Ricotta Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
62.5 grams
Speculoos Biscuit Crumb
(Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Wheat May contain traces of: Barley, Cereals containing gluten, Oats, Soya)
a) Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas mark 6.
b) Halve the pears and scoop out the core and seeds with a spoon. Pop them onto a lined baking tray, cut side up.
c) Roughly chop the pecans.
d) Chop the butter into small cubes, then divide evenily over the top of the pears.
a) Sprinkle the cinnamon and a pinch of salt over the pears.
b) Bake the pears on the middle shelf of your oven until softened, 30-35 mins.
c) Once the pears have baked for 15 mins, remove from the oven and drizzle over half the salted caramel.
d) Return the pears to the middle shelf to bake for until tender, 15-20 mins.
a) While the In a small bowl, combine the ricotta and remaining salted caramel.
d) Divide the salted caramel ricotta between 2 small serving plates and spread over the plate. Divide the speculoos crumb (see ingredients for amount) onto the centre of each plate. TIP: Save the remaining speculoos crumb for another recipe.
e) Once baked, place the pears on top of the speculoos. Drizzle over the remaining salted caramel sauce and sprinkle over the pecans to finish.
Enjoy!