As I’ve been really poorly for the past few weeks, I feel like I’ve neglected my lovely hubby a bit. He understands completely though, but you know how it is when you’re ill…..intimacy kind of takes a back seat.
I wanted to find a way to thank him for looking after me, being patient with me and generally being a great husband, so I decided the best way was to cook him something lovely, as the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach (apparently). However, I wanted to use ingredients to signify love and lust.
I decided to make a homemade crumble, to be served hot, with vanilla icecream.
INGREDIENTS
PEARS
Magickal and Metaphysical Properties
It is thought that, due to the pear’s feminine shape, they can be used as a powerful ingredient for love spells, or intimacy spells, and also to boost your feminine energy and sex appeal.
Medicinal Properties
Pears are also really good for improving digestion and can also act as an antispasmodic, help soothe the linings of the stomach and intestinal tract, assist beneficial bacteria, get rid of unproductive bacteria, parasites and fungus.
The little granules you can often feel in a pear’s flesh are loaded with helpful phytochemicals, trace minerals and amino acids, such as valine, histidine, threonine and lysine. These trace minerals and amino acids combine and lock onto poisons in the body, such as pesticides, and helps to expel them from your system.
Trace mineral salts within the flesh also make the juice of a pear high in electrolytes, which can also help to stabilise blood sugar (which is great for my hubby, as he’s diabetic).
MANGOES
Magickal and Metaphysical Properties
Mangoes can aid in family reconnection and aid in general happiness. They are also said to represent lust and can also inspire romance.
Mango’s Medicinal Properties
When used alongside, and with, your doctor’s recommendations, mangoes have been seen as being effective against anemia, digestive issues and heart Issues.
**Warning – If you are diabetic, please talk to your doctor before consuming mangoes and do not consume mangos if you have an allergy.**
CINNAMON
Cinnamon is linked to spirituality, healing, lust and love.
CRUMBLE RECIPE
• 3 medium pears, peeled and cubed;
• 1 large mango, peeled and cubed with the large stone removed;
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice;
• 3 tablespoons sugar;
• 3 tablespoons rolled oats;
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour;
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon;
• 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger;
• Dash ground nutmeg; and
•1 tablespoon cold butter.
Directions
Place pear and mango cubes in a greased baking dish and sprinkle with lemon juice.
In a large bowl, combine the sugar, oats, flour, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg.
Cut or rub in butter until well mixed and crumbly and sprinkle over pears and mangoes.
Bake at 350°F (around 175°C) for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.
Serve with icecream, custard or heavy cream and enjoy!
SOURCES
https://magickalspot.com/pear-tree-symbolism-meaning/
https://thefreedompromise.com/blog/explore-the-healing-powers-of-pears/
https://plentifulearth.com/magical-properties-of-mango-how-to-use-mango-in-spells/
Melusina The Green Witch 