Savor a heart-healthy dessert with our Baked Pears & Vanilla Ice Cream recipe. Low in sodium, high in flavor! A delightful treat that’s blood pressure friendly.
Baked Pears With Vanilla Ice Cream
Indulge in a delicious and blood pressure-friendly dessert that's perfect for any occasion! Our Baked Pears with Vanilla Ice Cream recipe is a delightful combination of tender, juicy pears and creamy, velvety ice cream that will satisfy your sweet tooth without compromising your health. With its low sodium content and natural sweetness, this dessert is not only scrumptious but also heart-healthy. Let's dive into the recipe and discover how you can whip up this delectable treat in no time!
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized ripe pears, peeled, halved, and cored
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups low-sodium, low-fat vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine the honey, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Place the pear halves in the prepared baking dish, cut side up.
- Drizzle the honey mixture evenly over the pears.
- Bake the pears in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until they are tender and caramelized. Baste the pears with the honey mixture every 10 minutes to ensure they stay moist and flavorful.
- Remove the baked pears from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
- To serve, place two pear halves on each plate and top with a scoop of low-sodium, low-fat vanilla ice cream.
NOTE
- Make sure to choose ripe pears for this recipe, as they will be more flavorful and easier to bake.
- You can adjust the level of sweetness by increasing or decreasing the honey according to your preference.
- If you want to make this dessert even more blood pressure-friendly, opt for a no-sugar-added, low-sodium ice cream.
