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Mini Pear Panettones with Mulled Wine Sauce

A lighter, heart-healthy dessert, these Mini Pear Panettones with Mulled Wine Sauce are filled with fresh pears and flavored with a delightful mulled wine sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Healthy, Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Panettones
  • 1 LB. firm pears (about 2) Peeled and chopped
  • 1 1/4 C. red wine
  • 1 C. whole wheat flour
  • 1/3 CUP soy milk
  • 2 1/2 TBSP. corn oil Can be substituted with applesauce for a healthier version
  • 1 1/2 TBSP. potato starch
  • 2 TSP. baking powder
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 1 whole orange Zest and juice required
  • 1/2 pod vanilla bean Seeds scraped
  • Brown sugar (to taste) Can reduce for lower calorie version
  • Peppercorns A couple for the wine sauce
  • Cloves A few for the wine sauce
  • Fresh ginger Slices for the wine sauce
For Serving
  • Greek yogurt For added protein
  • Fresh berries Low-calorie option

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Peel and chop the firm pears into small pieces and set aside.
  2. In a saucepan, combine the red wine, cinnamon stick, a couple of peppercorns, a few cloves, and slices of fresh ginger. Add some zest from the orange and juice of half the orange into the mixture.
  3. Bring it to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 15-20 minutes until it's reduced and syrupy. After cooking, strain out the spices and set the sauce aside.
Mixing Ingredients
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, potato starch, baking powder, and a bit of brown sugar.
  2. In another bowl, mix the soy milk, corn oil, and the seeds scraped from the vanilla bean pod. Stir in the chopped pears until well coated.
  3. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of soy milk as needed.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven or air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Spoon the mixture into your mini muffin or panettone molds, filling them about 3/4 full.
  3. Bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until they are puffed up and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Serving
  1. Once baked, let them cool for a few minutes and drizzle with the mulled wine sauce before serving.

Notes

These mini panettones can stay fresh for about 3-4 days stored in an airtight container at room temperature. For long-term storage, freeze them for up to three months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight or microwave for a few seconds.