Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Pears, sliced | 700 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Rolled oats | 150 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Walnuts, chopped | 65 g | Sweet, Astringent · Heating |
 Ghee | 34 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Cinnamon | 2 g | Sweet, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
 Maple syrup | 42 g | Sweet · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Prepare the sliced pears and spread them in a shallow baking dish.
- Dot with half the ghee and sprinkle over the cinnamon and sweetener.
- Combine the rolled oats and chopped walnuts with the remaining ghee and scatter them evenly.
- Bake until the fruit is soft and bubbling and the topping is gently browned.
- Rest for ten minutes and serve warm in small portions.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original international baked-fruit dessert adaptation)
Warm Pear Walnut Crumble is a warm fruit dessert with restrained sweetener. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add a little ghee if the dish feels dry. Pitta: moderate chilies and sharp sourness, favoring coriander or fennel. Kapha: keep the portion light, reduce added fat, and favor ginger or black pepper.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Warm Pear Walnut Crumble
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (165g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 182 kcal | 301 kcal |
| Protein | 3.3 g | 5.4 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 24.9 g | 41.1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 7.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 9.8 g | 16.1 g |
| Total Fat | 8.8 g | 14.5 g |
| Calcium | 27.1 mg | 44.8 mg |
| Iron | 0.98 mg | 1.62 mg |
| Magnesium | 37.1 mg | 61.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 93.4 mg | 154.5 mg |
| Potassium | 175 mg | 290 mg |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 4 mg |
| Zinc | 0.89 mg | 1.47 mg |
| Copper | 0.22 mg | 0.37 mg |
| Manganese | 0.42 mg | 0.69 mg |
| Selenium | 4.8 µg | 7.9 µg |
| Vitamin C | 3.1 mg | 5.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 29.6 µg | 48.9 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.85 mg | 3.06 mg |
| Vitamin K | 3.9 µg | 6.5 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.10 mg | 0.17 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.11 mg | 0.17 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.36 mg | 0.60 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 16.2 µg | 26.8 µg |
| Choline | 13.1 mg | 21.7 mg |
