12 Vegan Christmas Recipes 🎄

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats and are often cheaper.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave nectar

Maple syrup offers a distinct flavor with similar sweetness.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Wash and slice the pears and stone fruits in half, removing the pits.

In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and oats.

Add melted butter and mix until crumbly.

Place the fruit halves cut-side up in a baking dish.

Drizzle lemon juice and vanilla extract over the fruit.

Sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the fruit halves.

Dot with small pieces of butter on top of the oat mixture.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the fruit is tender and topping is golden.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.

Drizzle with honey before serving.

Garnish with fresh mint leaves.

Cooking Techniques

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