Roasted Pears Cinnamon Walnuts (Printable)

Tender roasted pears with cinnamon, walnuts, and creamy Greek yogurt for a simple, elegant dessert.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Fruit

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

→ Sweetener & Spices

02 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Nuts

05 - ⅓ 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

# Directions:

01 - Set the oven to 400°F and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
02 - Place the pear halves, cut side up, evenly spaced in the prepared dish.
03 - Drizzle each pear half with honey or maple syrup, then sprinkle with ground cinnamon and drizzle vanilla extract over them.
04 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until the pears are tender and slightly caramelized.
05 - Remove from oven and allow pears to cool briefly before serving.
06 - Divide Greek yogurt evenly onto four serving plates or bowls, then place one roasted pear half on each.
07 - Sprinkle chopped walnuts over the pears and yogurt, drizzle additional honey or maple syrup if desired, and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
08 - Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Healthy twist on dessert
  • Quick and easy for any skill level
02 -
  • Contains tree nuts and dairy, use alternatives for allergies
  • Pears can be swapped for apples if desired
03 -
  • Use ripe but firm pears to prevent mushy texture
  • Serve with a splash of dessert wine or herbal tea for extra elegance
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