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As seen in the 2025 Evergreen Yom Tov Planner! Faigy Reiner These Stuffed Baked Pears with Date Chocolate Sauce are a beautifully understated dessert that is elegant in presentation and rich in naturally warm flavors. As the pears roast, their delicate sweetness deepens, complemented by a gently spiced apple and cranberry filling and brushed with a fragrant maple glaze. Finished with a velvety date chocolate sauce, each bite feels indulgent yet refined.
By Faigy Reiner
Preheat the oven to 400°.
Slice the pears in half lengthwise and use a tablespoon to gently scoop out the seeds and core, creating a small well in each half. In a bowl, combine grated apples, cranberries, lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch. Spoon the mixture into each hollowed pear half, packing gently.
MAPLE SYRUP In a separate small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg. Brush the pears and their filling generously with half of this spiced maple mixture. Set aside the remaining half of the maple syrup for later.
Arrange the stuffed pears in a baking dish. Pour ¼ cup water into the bottom of the pan to keep the pears moist. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, uncover the pears, brush with remaining maple glaze, and bake for an additional 15 minutes, uncovered, until golden and tender.
DATE CHOCOLATE SAUCE In a saucepan, combine water and dates. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, turn off the heat, cover, and let sit until fully cooled. Add cocoa powder and a pinch of cinnamon. Transfer everything to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
Serve the warm stuffed pears over a generous drizzle of the date chocolate sauce. Enjoy!
