Roasted Pears with Cinnamon (Printable)

Tender pears baked with cinnamon and walnuts, served with creamy Greek yogurt for an elegant, healthy dessert.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 2 large ripe pears, halved and cored (Bosc or Anjou)

→ Sweetener & Spices

02 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Nuts

05 - 1/3 cup walnut halves, roughly chopped

→ Dairy

06 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, full-fat or low-fat

→ Garnish

07 - Additional honey or maple syrup for drizzling
08 - Fresh mint leaves

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
02 - Place pear halves cut side up in the prepared baking dish.
03 - Drizzle pears with honey or maple syrup, sprinkle with cinnamon, and add vanilla extract over each half.
04 - Roast in the oven for 22 to 25 minutes, until pears are tender and slightly caramelized.
05 - Remove from oven and let pears cool slightly.
06 - Divide Greek yogurt among four plates or bowls and place a roasted pear half on each.
07 - Sprinkle chopped walnuts over pears, drizzle with additional honey or maple syrup if desired, and garnish with fresh mint leaves. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Simple ingredients, impressive taste
  • Healthy, vegetarian and gluten-free dessert option
02 -
  • Pears can be roasted ahead and served chilled or warmed as needed
  • Use coconut yogurt for a vegan or dairy-free version
03 -
  • Choose pears that are ripe but still firm to hold up during roasting
  • Try substituting walnuts with pecans or almonds for a different flavor twist
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