Honey Spice Roasted Pears with Gingered Coconut Cream and Toasted Almond Crumble

Ingredients

• •4 ripe pears, halved and cored
• •3 tablespoons honey
• •1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• •1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• •1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• •1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
• •1 cup coconut cream, chilled
• •1 tablespoon powdered sugar
• •1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• •1/2 cup almond slices
• •2 tablespoons rolled oats
• •1 tablespoon brown sugar
• •1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
• •1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

2. 2

   Place the halved and cored pears cut side up on the prepared baking sheet.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, mix honey, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger, and melted butter. Brush the mixture generously over the exposed pear surfaces.

4. 4

   Roast the pears in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until they are tender and caramelized.

5. 5

   While the pears are roasting, prepare the gingered coconut cream. In a mixing bowl, whisk the chilled coconut cream with powdered sugar and grated fresh ginger until smooth and slightly fluffy. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

6. 6

   For the almond crumble, combine almond slices, rolled oats, brown sugar, melted coconut oil, and salt in a small bowl. Mix until evenly coated.

7. 7

   Toast the almond crumble in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.

8. 8

   To serve, place a roasted pear half on a plate, top with a dollop of gingered coconut cream, and sprinkle generously with toasted almond crumble.