Roasted Pears Cinnamon Walnuts (Printable)

Tender roasted pears dressed with cinnamon and walnuts, served with creamy Greek yogurt.

# Ingredient list:

→ Fruit

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

→ 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 (optional)

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

# Cooking steps:

01 - Preheat the 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 evenly 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 allow pears to cool slightly.
06 - Divide Greek yogurt evenly among four plates or bowls. Place one roasted pear half on each serving.
07 - Sprinkle chopped walnuts over each serving. Optionally drizzle additional honey or maple syrup and garnish with fresh mint leaves. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • Simple preparation
  • Healthy, satisfying dessert option
02 -
  • Substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds for a twist.
  • Use coconut yogurt and maple syrup for a vegan-friendly version.
03 -
  • Use ripe but firm pears for best roasting texture.
  • Prep pears ahead and roast just before serving for optimal taste.
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