Gluten Free Baklava Stuffed Pears
Buttery walnuts and pistachios pair perfectly with sugar and spices to make these stuffed pears simply irresistible.
Gluten Free Baklava Stuffed Pears
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 153kcal
Ingredients
- 4 medium firm but ripe Bosc pears
- ¼ cup walnuts chopped
- ¼ cup pistachios chopped
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar or brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of ground cloves
- Pinch of kosher or fine sea salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Vanilla ice cream or dairy-free ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Cut the pears in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and pith in the center of the pears and discard. Place the pears, cut side up, in a baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix together the nuts, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Spoon the nut mixture into the cavities of the pears, mounding it up. In a small pot over low heat, melt together the butter, honey, and lemon juice, stirring often. Brush the mixture over the pears.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the pears are tender. Serve warm with ice cream.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Gluten Free Baklava Stuffed Pears
Amount Per Serving
Calories 153
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Sodium 7mg0%
Potassium 158mg5%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 15g17%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 40IU1%
Vitamin C 4.8mg6%
Calcium 16mg2%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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We have been making this for Holiday dessert for several years.
Really satisfies the craving for Baklava with out the Gluten. I’m thinking of trying it with apples when pears aren’t available