Description
This Spiced Baked Fruit recipe combines apples, pears, cinnamon, ginger, and lemon for a warm and wholesome dish. Topped with pomegranate seeds and toasted pecans, it’s perfect as a healthy dessert, snack, breakfast topping, or festive side dish.
Ingredients
2 medium apples (such as Honeycrisp)
2 Bosc pears (ripe but firm)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Juice of 1/2 lemon
2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
1/2 pomegranate (seeds only)
1/2 cup raw, unsalted pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Core and slice apples and pears into 1/2-inch thick pieces. Place in a large mixing bowl or baking dish.
- Add cinnamon, ginger, and lemon juice. Pour melted coconut oil over the fruit and toss until evenly coated.
- Transfer fruit to a baking dish (if not already in one). Bake for 30–35 minutes, until lightly browned and tender.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and pecans, then return to oven for 7–8 minutes to toast pecans.
- Serve warm as is, or pair with yogurt, oatmeal, or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Firm apples like Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, or Granny Smith work best.
- No need to peel apples or pears—skins add flavor and nutrients.
- Make it nut-free by omitting pecans or substituting seeds.
- Add maple syrup or honey for extra sweetness if desired.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
