Gluten-Free French Pear Cake

This Gluten-Free French Pear Cake is a standout dessert, thanks to the natural moistness that pears bring to this lightly spiced sweet treat. Sweetened only with maple syrup and fresh pears, and hinted with nutmeg, this amazing cake earns its place among my healthier gluten-free dessert recipes

choosing the right pear for baking

The three most common pears are Barlett, Bosc and Anjou. 

1. Bartlett pears come in red and yellow and are the only pear with the true pear shape. Bartlett pears are good for making jam or pear butter.
2. Bosc pear has an oblong shape with an elongated neck. This pear retains its shape and flavour when baked or cooked.
3. Anjou pear has a round shape with a short neck. These pears are popular in the US because of their long shelf life. They are your basic all-purpose pears. You can use them for snacking, baking and cooking.

For cooking or baking, the pear should be firm but ripe. If the pears are very hard when you buy them, give them a few days to ripen. The pears will have more flavour and better texture in your recipes.

What to serve with French Pear Cake?

Firs the fresh flavour of the pears will surprise you. You can taste the fresh pears in every bite, making this gluten-free dessert incredibly delicious. I find this pear cake is best when served warm with whipped cream or with a large scoop of French vanilla bean ice cream.

However, it is perfect at room temperature with morning coffee or afternoon tea. This pear cake is one of those desserts that kids love too. So pop a slice in their lunch box for a special sweet treat of the day.

Since there is no refined sugar and plenty of pears you can feel confident that they are having something sweet and healthier than cookies. 

Easy Gluten-Free French Pear Cake Recipe

This French dessert is incredibly simple to make! Start by combining the dry ingredients, then whisk together the wet ones, and mix them together. It’s that easy!

This recipe is packed with fresh pears, using both grated and chopped varieties. The grated pears enhance sweetness and keep the cake extra moist, making it the only time-consuming step in the recipe.

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If you decide to bake this gluten-free cake, please let me know what you think! I’m sure you’ll be delighted with this stunning French dessert.