Dessert for 8
Maple Pecan Baked Pears
Halved pears hold a maple oat filling with pecans and cranberries, then bake until tender and fragrant.
Typical price
$2.99for 4 servings
$0.75 per serving$2.99 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: natashaskitchen.com
- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Peaches, pears, plums$2.49/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $3.74Typical price |
| Oats$0.10/oz typical | 0.75 oz | $0.08Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.79Typical price |
| Dried fruit and raisins$0.45/oz typical | 0.75 oz | $0.28Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.97 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Honey or maple syrup
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 4 pears
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup pecans
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries (optional)
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp real maple syrup
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and place the pear halves cut side up in an 8-by-8-inch baking dish.
- Mix the oats, chopped pecans, cranberries, and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Stir in the maple syrup and melted butter until the filling holds together.
- Spoon the filling into the pear centers and pour water into the dish to a depth of 1/4 inch.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the pears are tender.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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