Tender roasted pears infused with cinnamon, topped with walnuts and creamy Greek yogurt, simple and elegant.
# Components:
→ 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 - 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
# Method:
01 - Preheat 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 pears with honey or maple syrup, then sprinkle evenly with cinnamon and drizzle with vanilla extract.
04 - Roast pears in the oven for 22 to 25 minutes until tender and lightly caramelized.
05 - Remove from oven and allow pears to cool slightly.
06 - Divide Greek yogurt evenly among four serving dishes.
07 - Top each portion of yogurt with a roasted pear half, then sprinkle with chopped walnuts and drizzle extra honey or maple syrup if desired.
08 - Garnish with fresh mint leaves if using, and serve warm or at room temperature.
