Walnut Dusted Oven-Baked Apples and Pears for Two

DESCRIPTION

This delicious dessert is the ultimate dish to finish off a romantic dinner for two!

Total Time
55 Mins
Serves
2
Course

Total Time

Prep Time
10 Mins
Cook Time
45 Mins
Total Time
55 Mins

Nutrition

Calories
385 cal
Total Fat
13 g
Trans Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
9 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Sodium
3 mg
Carbohydrates
67 g
Dietary Fiber
7 g
Protein
4 g

Ingredients

  • 1 large ripe apple, peeled, cored and cut in 1-inch wedges
  • 1 large ripe pear, peeled, cored and cut in 1-inch wedges
  • 3 tablespoons dried cranberries
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup toasted, chopped walnuts

Preparation

  1. Lightly butter a baking pan that will hold the prepared fruit in a slightly crowded, overlapping layer. (An 8 1/2 – x 4 1/2-inch loaf pan works well).
  2. Add the apples, pears, cranberries, lemon juice, honey, and vanilla; mix well.
  3. Bake at 350°F for about 45 minutes, stirring once, until the fruit is tender when pierced. Fruit that is especially ripe can be done is as little as 30 minutes, while firmer fruit can take up to 1 hour.
  4. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with walnuts. Serve hot, warm or at room temperature.