Combining cinnamon and pear: 5 warm delights
Cinnamon and pear are a match made in flavor heaven, perfect for any season. This article features five delicious ways to pair these ingredients, from breakfast treats to decadent desserts. Each recipe is designed to complement the pears' natural sweetness with the warm, spicy notes of cinnamon, creating comforting and tasty dishes.
Cinnamon pear pancakes for breakfast
Start with light and fluffy pancakes blended with grated pear and cinnamon for a unique twist. Simply add one grated pear and a teaspoon of cinnamon for every cup of flour used. Cook until golden on a medium-hot griddle. Top with a dollop of Greek yogurt and a drizzle of maple syrup.
A refreshing afternoon snack: Pear cinnamon smoothie
For a refreshing afternoon snack, blend together one ripe pear, a cup of almond milk, half a teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and ice cubes. You can add a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness if you like. This smoothie is delicious and gives you that energy lift without feeling heavy.
Warm pear and cinnamon salad
Take your salad to the next level with roasted pears and cinnamon! Simply cut two pears into wedges, toss them in olive oil, and dust with a hearty sprinkle of cinnamon. Roast at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 minutes until they're nice and tender. Toss the warm pears with your favorite greens, walnuts, blue cheese crumbles, and balsamic vinaigrette for a deliciously sweet and savory combo. Yum!
Baked cinnamon pear chips
Looking for a healthy snack that doesn't skimp on flavor or crunch? Try these easy-to-make cinnamon pear chips! Just thinly slice three pears on a mandoline slicer, lightly sprinkle the slices with ground cinnamon, and bake at 225 degrees Fahrenheit on parchment-lined baking sheets until crisp (around two hours). Enjoy these chips on their own or as a delicious topping for oatmeal or yogurt.
Decadent dessert: Pear crisp with cinnamon streusel
For a deliciously comforting dessert, try a pear crisp with cinnamon streusel. Gently toss sliced pears with lemon juice and arrange them in a baking dish. Combine flour, sugar, cold butter, and ground cinnamon until crumbly. Sprinkle over pears. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until golden (about 45 minutes). Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for the ultimate comfort food.
