Fall Dessert: Pear and Cranberry Hand Pies Recipe 

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Ingredients

1 pinch of cinnamon

1 egg (beaten)

1 pinch of salt

1 pinch of ground cloves

2 pears (peeled and chopped into ½ pieces)

Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream (for serving)

1 tbsp of all-purpose flour (and a little more for dusting)

1 14-ounce package of puff pastry (cold all-butter)

¾ cup of fresh or frozen strawberries

1½ tsp and ⅓ cup of sugar

Directions:

1. Mix the ⅓ cup of sugar with the pears, cranberries, tablespoon of flour, salt, cinnamon, and ground cloves.
2. Pour some flour on a work surface and roll out the pastry to a circle approximately ⅛-inch thick
3. Use a pastry circle cutter to cut the pastry (should make about 8 circles).
4. Use a spoon to put the pear filling onto the middle of each circle. Use an unused pastry circle to cover it.
5. Compress the edges of the pie to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges.
6. Use a knife to prick each pie’s top so steam can escape during baking.
7. Put the pies on a baking sheet and refrigerate them for about 30 minutes.
8. Preheat your oven to 400⁰.
9. Use a brush to apply the egg on the pies. Sprinkle the remaining sugar on top.
10. Bake the pies for about 30 minutes or till they turn golden brown.
11. Leave them to cool then serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Fall is almost upon us and it’s time to start digging into fall desserts. Making desserts is the best way to optimize the season’s bounty. If you love pears and cranberries, make this fall dessert for your family or friends. Without a doubt, they’ll ask for the recipe afterwards.

What fall desserts will you make this season?

Autumn Dessert: Pear and Almond Tart

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Ingredients

¾ cup almonds, blanched and sliced

¼ cup sugar

1 tbsp flour

pinch of salt

1 egg

½ tsp vanilla extract

small pinch of nutmeg, grounded

6 sheets phyllo dough (if using frozen, let it thaw before using)

½ stick melted butter

some sugar for sprinkling

3 pears or apples, ripe but not soft

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Directions

1. Using a strong blender or a food processor, blend the almonds, flour, sugar and salt well. Next add the nutmeg, vanilla extract and the egg and combine.

2. Preheat your oven to about 400 degrees.

3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Take one phyllo sheet and cover the other phyllo sheets so they don’t dry out. In general, when working with phyllo dough, you will want to work quickly. Lay it on the baking sheet. Use a soft brush to apply a good amount of butter. The more butter you use, the more crunchy the phyllo will be. Sprinkle a little sugar over the butter. Continue in the same way stacking all phyllo sheets. Don’t forget to apply butter and sugar on each one of them, but leave the last phyllo sheet without sugar.

4. You can trim the tart for a better final look. Apply the pear-almond mixture on the tart, but leave a small border clear.

5. Cut the pears into slices and arrange them on the tart for a stunning look.

6. After about 10 minutes, rotate the baking sheet. Bake the tart for about 5-10 minutes more or until the edge of the tart is golden and the pears are getting tender. Let the tart cool on a wire rack.

This Autumn Dessert: Pear and Almond Tart will be the highlight of any dinner or tea, especially if served warm accompanied by a hint of cream or a dollop of crème fraiche. And of course a little ball of vanilla ice cream on the side couldn’t hurt either.

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Holiday desserts need not be something that will ruin your diet or even being a vegan. You still can enjoy a lot of delectable desserts that will satisfy your cravings. This coming holiday season, serve healthy and delicious dessert like the Festive Cranberry Pear Crisp. It’s a dessert that will give your holiday menu a sumptuous and delightful taste to all your guests.

Vegan Holiday Dessert: Festive Cranberry Pear Crisp 

Image via: Katie at the Kitchen Door

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Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1/4 lb.) cold butter, cut into chunks
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
3 pounds firm-ripe pears, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 cup fresh cranberries, rinsed and any bruised or decaying berries discarded

Procedure

1. In a bowl, mix flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. With a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on low speed, or your fingers, mix or rub in butter until mixture forms coarse crumbs and begins to come together. Stir in walnuts.
2. In a large bowl, mix pears, cranberries, and remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Divide fruit among eight 8-ounce ramekins or pour into a 9-inch square or round baking dish; spread level. Top evenly with flour mixture.
3. Bake in a 375° regular or convection oven until juices are bubbly, pears are tender when pierced, and topping is golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes for ramekins, 40 to 50 minutes for large crisp.

This Festive Cranberry Pear Crisp recipe should yield at least 8 delicious and healthy servings. So, next time that you want to throw a holiday party, make sure that you have this festive dessert that’s fit for all ages. It’s an easy and healthy recipe that you can be proud of.

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