Pears With Maple Syrup, Pecans and Cranberries – Microwave

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1

Pears with Maple Syrup, Pecans and Cranberries - Microwave recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

8 min

Ready In

18 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	4 ripe pears , peeled , cored & halved
	1 tablespoon dried cranberries
	3 tablespoons maple syrup
	3 ounces pecan nuts , broken roughly
	ice cream or creme fraiche , to serve

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

320

Sugar

29g

Fat

18g

This recipe is perfect for those who want a sweet and healthy dessert that can be prepared in no time. The combination of pears, maple syrup, pecans, and cranberries creates a blend that awakens the taste buds with each bite. The pears are cooked in the microwave with maple syrup and then topped with dried cranberries and pecans for added texture and flavor. This dessert is perfect on its own or served with ice cream or creme fraiche, making it suitable for any occasion.

Instructions

1.	In a microwave safe dish, place the peeled, cored and halved pears.
2.	Drizzle maple syrup over the pears.
3.	Microwave on high for 5 minutes.
4.	After 5 minutes, remove the dish from the microwave.
5.	Sprinkle the dried cranberries and broken pecan nuts over the pears.
6.	Return the dish to the microwave and microwave on high for another 2-3 minutes, or until the pears are tender and the nuts are toasted.
7.	Serve immediately with a scoop of ice cream or creme fraiche.

PROS

Quick and easy to prepare.

The combination of pears, maple syrup, pecans and cranberries creates a delicious blend of flavors.

Suitable for vegetarians.

CONS

Microwaving the pears may cause some of the flavors to get lost.

The nuts may get burnt easily, so keep an eye on them while in the microwave.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pears are a good source of fiber, vitamins C and K and other beneficial plant compounds.
The pecans are rich in healthy fats, fiber, and protein, and have been linked to improve heart health and help with weight loss.
Cranberries are an excellent source of vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants.