Raw Spiced Pear Cobbler.

Raw Spiced Pear Cobbler. 

Scoop a a tablespoon or two on top of a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast!


Prep Time: 10 minutes


Total Time: 10 minutes


Ingredients:




1 ½ pounds (5-6 cups) of pears*, cored and cut into 1” chunks
2 tablespoons agave nectar (vegan) or raw honey (non-vegan) or maple syrup (not a raw sweetener but delicious!)
½ teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup dried unsweetened shredded coconut
½ cup walnut pieces or hazelnuts
½ cup pecan pieces
5 large medjool dates, pitted and chopped
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon powder
½ teaspoon ground ginger
Pinch of ground cloves
Pinch of grated nutmeg or mace
Pinch of sea salt




Preparation:


Gently toss the fruit with the agave, lemon zest and juice, ginger and vanilla extract. Divide the fruit amongst 4 dessert glasses (or place in a single 8” serving dish) and set aside.


Place the remaining ingredients -coconut, walnuts, pecans, dates, almond extract, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg and salt- in a food processor and pulse the mixture until it is coarsely ground but still has texture.


Divide the mixture between the 4 dessert dishes, scattering evenly over the top to form a thick “crust”.


It can be served immediately or chilled.


Serves 4


*My preference is for the firm, flavorful and juicy Bosc or Anjou pear. If you want an extra juicy cobbler, add one or two Bartletts, which are very soft, super juicy pears. Copyright 2012 by Jen Hoy