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Baked pear halves filled with chopped walnuts and cranberries, garnished with cinnamon sticks on a dark plate.

A Hormone-Friendly Twist: Baked Pears with Cranberries & Walnuts

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  • Author: Lora Ulrich
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings (2 pears, halved) 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This tender baked pears are filled with warm spices, tart cranberries, and crunchy walnuts, and hint of cinnamon. Cozy, nourishing, and just sweet enough to feel indulgent.


Ingredients

Scale

2 ripe pears, halved and cored

1/4 cup chopped walnuts

1/4 cup fresh or dried cranberries (unsweetened if possible)

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

A pinch of sea salt

Optional: Coconut yogurt for serving


Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Arrange pear halves cut-side up in a baking dish.

3. In a small bowl, mix walnuts, cranberries, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.

4. Spoon the mixture into the hollowed centers of each pear.

5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until pears are soft and edges are golden.

6. Serve warm.


Notes

This recipe is gentle on blood sugar, rich in fiber, and healthy fats, and free from dairy and gluten.