Tender roasted pears with cinnamon, walnuts, and creamy Greek yogurt create an elegant, wholesome dessert.
# Components:
→ 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 - 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
# Method steps:
01 - Heat oven to 400°F and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
02 - Place pear halves cut side up in the prepared baking dish.
03 - Drizzle honey or maple syrup over pears, sprinkle with cinnamon, and add vanilla extract evenly.
04 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until pears are tender and lightly caramelized.
05 - Remove pears from oven and allow to cool briefly.
06 - Divide Greek yogurt among four plates or bowls, top each with one roasted pear half.
07 - Sprinkle chopped walnuts and drizzle additional honey or maple syrup as desired; garnish with fresh mint leaves.
08 - Serve warm or at room temperature.
