Pears are truly a “gift of the gods,” offering more than just their sweet, juicy taste. They protect your pancreas, calm stress, soothe your gut, feed good bacteria, and even help prevent digestive cancers.
Sadly, pears are often overlooked, relegated to canned slices on a salad with vinegar that harms teeth and bones. But these humble fruits are powerful healers. They rejuvenate the pancreas, your silent hero that carries the load of stress, worry, and poor eating habits like fried or high-fat foods, sugar, and alcohol.
Feeling emotional or frustrated? It could be your pancreas and liver crying for help.
Pears act as a cooling tonic, easing the load and helping you feel better.
For more precious information about healing benefits of pears,
check my article and watch a short video here:
PAIR WITH PEAR
This quick and easy dish is perfect for the Christmas table or for surprising guests—it’s simple to prepare but packed with flavor and health benefits.
A sprinkle of cinnamon not only boosts the taste but also sharpens your memory.
Healthy, festive, and delicious—what more could you ask for?
Steps to a Heavenly Dish (with a Dash of Humor)
1. Count your guests—because we don’t want anyone going pear-less!
2. 1 ripe yellow pear per person if you’re feeling generous (they’ll love you forever).
3. ½ a pear per person if you're keeping it simple.
4. 3-4 tbsp organic maple syrup—because life’s too short for anything else.
5. ½ cup chopped walnuts (or pecans if you’re feeling fancy).
6. Coconut cream—because it adds a creamy touch of bliss!
7. A big sprinkle of LOVE —the secret ingredient.
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F
2. Wash and halve your pears. Remove the seeds, and place them face up on a baking dish.
3. Mix your chopped walnuts with maple syrup and a sprinkle of cinnamon—this is your pear's new best friend.
4. Brush each pear with maple syrup, then fill those little pear hollows with the walnut mixture. They’re basically pear pockets of joy now.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the pears are soft, sweet, and totally irresistible.
6. Drizzle with extra maple syrup if you want to make them feel like royalty.
7. Add a scoop of coconut cream on top, and serve it with so much love they’ll think you’ve been in the kitchen for hours.
Now sit back and enjoy the look of your guests as they devour this heavenly creation (and maybe start begging for the recipe).
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a flavorful holiday season!
Maka
PS: Here’s how the pears look straight from the oven: