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Chai Spice Roasted Pears with Spiced Granola Crumble

Servings 4 people

Ingredients

Crumble [SUBSUBHEAD]

  • 1 cup quick oats
  • 1/4 cup pecans chopped
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg freshly ground nutmeg is amazing here but not necessary
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp coconut oil melted
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla

Pears [SUBSUBHEAD]

  • 1/2 cup brewed chai tea
  • 2 in ripe but firm pears unpeeled, cuthalf, and cored
  • 1 Tbsp cubed butter or butter substitute
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300 F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In large mixing bowl, add all ingredients and mix to combine. Spread oat mixture evenly over lined baking sheet. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, giving it a light stir midway, until lightly golden. Let cool completely and store in airtight container until needed.
  • Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • In small baking dish, pour chai tea, and place pears, cut side down. Divide butter and place around pears. Bake for 20 minutes, then gently turn pears over and spoon a small amount of liquid over top. Bake for another 20 to 30 minutes.
  • While pears are baking, in small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon together. With 5 to 10 minutes of cooking left, top pears with cinnamon sugar.
  • Serve pears warm, topped with granola crumble. Make it even more special with non-dairy or regular cream, yogurt, or ice cream.

Notes

Per serving: 253 calories; 4 g protein; 12 g fat (6 g sat. fat); 35 g carbohydrates (14 g sugars, 6 g fiber); 24 mg sodium