An easy, no-fuss dessert, this Hasselback Pears recipe is sure to impress. Serve with vanilla ice cream! Gluten-free, vegan, and refined sugar-free.
It seems as soon our apple haul was about used up, I started hoarding pears. Red, green, yellow, and those golden hues in-between.
And while apples may take all the glory in the fall months (or do they?), I’m convinced pears need some spotlight too.
With Thanksgiving now in sight, this easy pear recipe featuring the Hasselback style will satisy and impress at holiday tables and gatherings without too much effort.
What I love most about this simple dessert is how it evokes the wonderful aromas and flavors of a fruit crisp, but with a fancier presentation. Cinnamon, ginger, walnuts, and oats peek out from thinly sliced layers to add a bit of crunch. Serve it with vanilla ice cream or coconut whipped cream, and I promise you won’t be missing the pie.
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Hasselback Pears Recipe (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Ingredients
- 2 slightly ripe pears I used Bartlett, peeled, halved, and cored
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil divided
- 3 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon divided
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger divided
- 1 tablespoon gluten-free oats
- 2 tablespoons walnuts chopped
- 1 tablespoon gluten-free oat flour gf all-purpose, almond flour, or sorghum will work also
- pinch of salt
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a baking dish with coconut oil or cooking spray.
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In a small microwavable bowl, melt 1 tablespoons of coconut oil. Once cooled slightly, add 1 tablespoon of the coconut sugar, a 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon ginger. Stir to combine. Set aside.
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Cut slices into the pears, about a 1/4 inch apart, stopping before you cut all the way through the bottom.
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Place the pears cut side down into the prepared baking dish. Using a pastry brush, brush the coconut oil mixture over the pears. Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for about 20 minutes.
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While the pears are baking, prepare the streusel mixture. Cut the remaining coconut oil in small pieces and place in a small bowl. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons coconut sugar, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 quarter teaspoon ginger, oats, walnuts, and oat flour. Mix with your fingers to blend.
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When the pears are done baking, remove from oven and adjust heat to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Carefully separate the slices with a fork and then distribute streusel on top and in-between slices.
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Return pears to oven and bake for about 15 more minutes.
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Allow pears to cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve with vanilla ice cream of choice or coconut whipped cream.
Recipe Notes
Inspired and adapted from the Kitchn.
Emily | Gather & Dine says
I’m looking at that last picture of the melty ice cream oozing into the pear…..DIVINE! Such a fun idea, Tessa. Such fancy presentation, but relatively simple in preparation. Love it.
Tessa says
Ice cream and this recipe were made for each other! :) Hope you all had a wonderful weekend! xoxo
Mary Ann |The Beach House Kitchen says
Wow Tessa, what a faulous fall dessert! I wish I could grab one of those luscious pears right off my screen!! A nice change from the usual fall apples. Thanks for sharing. Happy weekend!
Tessa says
Hehe, I’ve been eating pears like it’s going out of style. ;) Thank you so much, Mary Ann! <3
Rachel @ Baking Up Bliss says
These look so delicious! I’m always on the lookout for cozy, quick desserts. I think I can sometimes get a bit over zealous when it comes to desserts, so it’s always so relaxing to return to comforting simplicity :)
Tessa says
I totally know what you mean – and it always seems like I get overzealous during the holidays when there is NO time. Haha. Thanks, Rachel!
Tori//Gringalicious says
This looks great! I have to try pears like this, thanks!
Tessa says
Yay! I hope you do – pears in baked form are just so good. <3
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
What a beautiful dessert! I am all about pear season…and apples…I love them both, haha but pears are always so lovely in treats like this! So cozy!
Tessa says
Haha, apples and pears, and so many things to make them with! I need more days in the week. ;)
Abby @ Heart of a Baker says
Hasselback pears? This is brilliant! I kind of forgot about pears, so I need to put them into my rotation this season! xoxo
Tessa says
Get them in the rotation! I’ve been dreaming of what else to put them in. The list is getting long. Ha! Thanks, girl! <3
Joyce @ Sun Diego Eats says
Oooh love the idea of Hasselback pears, such a clever presentation !!
Tessa says
Thanks, Joyce!! Getting fancy without being fancy is the way to go! ;)
Kelsey @ Appeasing a Food Geek says
These are so pretty, and I can’t even deal right now. And the colors! Drooling. Also, I’m dying over this idea. I’m going to do this as soon as humanly possible. xoxo
Tessa says
Oh, thank you, Kelsey! I hope you do, it’s kind of like the best part of pie without the crust! <3 <3 <3
Lee says
These look awesome. I might have to change my plan – I was going to do a chai poached pear dessert for Thanksgiving, but now I think I will do this one.
Tessa says
Thanks, Lee! Ohh, poached pears are so good too. I hope you enjoy this! xoxo
Rony Jahid says
Firstly I thought this was chicken after seeing this photo. This is a brilliant idea to made this way in these pears! Really love this different thought, thanks for sharing.
traci | VanillaAndBean says
No Fuss Indeed, Tessa! These are so elegant, simple and decadent.. you got the trifecta of pastry; warm/cold, creamy/crunchy, sweet/spicy. There’s SO much I love about these… They are on the list my dear! xo
Tessa says
Ohh, thank you, Traci! I do like that pastry trifecta!! Hope you had a wonderful weekend, my friend! xoxo
Coley | Coley Cooks says
well, these are genius! They look so luxurious and warm and satisfying. A perfect lightened up dessert for this time of year.
Tessa says
Thanks, Coley! They certainly do satisfy that dessert craving while keeping a bit more healthy. I love it when that happens. :)