My current favorite fruit is a luscious fusion of both an apple and a pear. Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you....
THE ASIAN PEAR
Also known as an Apple-Pear, the Asian Pear is a cousin of the pear with a taste similar to that of an apple. Asian Pear's ripen on the tree, unlike the European Pear, and should be firm to the touch. They can be stored at room temperature for up to one week and in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
I eat about 2 of these beauties a day when they are in season. They are just so sweet and juicy! I can't help it! I'm an addict!
I stumbled upon a wonderful recipe for an Autumn Apple Cake by Gluten Free by Nature and was inspired to put my Asian Pears to good use. Here is my version of the recipe.
Asian Pear Cake
Ingredients:
- 2 cups Asian Pears, peeled and chopped (about 1 1/2 Asian Pears)
- 1/2 cup light Agave Nectar
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon Cloves
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
- 1 cup Bob's Red Mill Baking and Biscuit Mix
- 3/4 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/3 cup Pecans, finely chopped
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/3 cup Coconut Oil, melted
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Line an 8x8 baking pan with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
Combine Asian Pears, agave, cinnamon, cloves, and lemon juice.
Set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine baking mix, soda, powder, salt, and pecans.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs, vanilla, and coconut oil until sell combined.
Add Asian Pear mixture to the wet ingredients.
Slowly add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until combined.
Batter will be thick.
Pour batter into prepared pan and spread with a spatula.
Bake 35-45 minutes, until set.
Allow to cool completely before slicing.
We enjoyed this subtly sweet cake for my Father In-Law's birthday tonight. It was like a little bite of fall... even if it is close to 90 degrees outside!
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Yum! Asian pear cake is a great idea. I picked a large bag from our neighbor's tree a few weeks ago and have been enjoying them fresh, but cake sounds nice. :)
ReplyDeleteOh my! It looks wonderful!!! I love that little drizzle of ice cream falling down the side of the cake in the picture ... almost makes me want to lick my screen :)
ReplyDeleteAsian pears are wonderful! They are on my shopping list right now. :-) Your cake looks luscious, especially with pecans and coconut oil as ingredients and ice cream toppins--yummmm.
ReplyDeleteShirley
I don't think I've ever had an asian pear. But to be honest, I much prefer pears (sorry apples!). That cake looks scrumptious!
ReplyDeleteI love apple-pears! I just tried them this year and fell in love.
ReplyDeleteThat cake looks awesome!
i've never had an asian pear before! i definitely want to try this - and this awesome cake recipe!
ReplyDeleteThat cake looks tasty! I have never been able to try an asian pear, to be honest i have been quite afraid of them haha. Maybe ill give one a shot
ReplyDeleteapples? pears? who knows.. all I know is I want that cake in my mouf!
ReplyDeleteI probably prefer pears to apples, but I love Asian pears! That cake looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteI LOVEEEEEEE ASIAN PEARS!!
ReplyDeleteTHEY ARE SO YUMMY!
that cake looks awesome, Katrina!!
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