OH! Magazine - Australian Version May 2017 | Page 21

VANILLA ROASTED PEARS
Enjoy this divinely delicious recipe from Heilala Vanilla.
Heilala Vanilla Ambassador and Natural Nutritionist Steph Lowe recommends switching to pure vanilla, as many vanilla
brands actually contain excess sugar, artificial flavourings, chemical additives and preservatives. Unlike vanilla
imitations, Heilala Vanilla offers a 100 per cent pure vanilla flavour and aroma; it is also raw, sugar free, dairy free and
gluten free. When you roast pears with pure vanilla, it brings out the spicy notes making this a go-to autumn dessert. It
is delicious served on its own, with yoghurt or as an accompaniment to cakes or ice cream. Heilala Vanilla is the world’s
most awarded pure vanilla, does not include artificial flavours or additives, and is renowned for its exceptional freshness.
What you’ll need:
4 large firm but ripe pears
2 tablespoons coconut oil
2 tablespoons liquid honey
1 Heilala Vanilla Bean, split open
Grated zest of 1 orange
Unsweetened yoghurt to serve
(with 1 teaspoon of
Heilala Vanilla Paste stirred through)
Serves:
4
How to make it:
1. Preheat the oven to 200ºC. Line a shallow roasting dish
with baking paper.
2. Place Coconut Oil and honey in a small saucepan and melt
over a low heat.
3. Halve pears and remove core (if wished). Place halved
pears cut side down in the prepared dish with the Vanilla
Bean.
4. Drizzle pears with and honey. Cover with baking paper and
foil and place in the oven to roast for 25 minutes.
5. Remove pears from oven and remove foil and paper. Turn
pears over and baste.
6. Return to oven uncovered for a further 20 minutes until
pears are soft and flesh is translucent.
7. Grate over orange zest and serve warm with yoghurt.
Recipe courtesy of Heilala Vanilla
(www.heilalavanilla.com.au)