Roasted Pears Cinnamon Walnuts (Printable Version)

Tender roasted pears with cinnamon, walnuts, and creamy Greek yogurt create an elegant, healthy 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
02 - Place pear halves in the baking dish, cut side up.
03 - Drizzle pears with honey or maple syrup, then sprinkle with cinnamon and evenly add vanilla extract.
04 - Roast pears for 22 to 25 minutes until tender and lightly caramelized.
05 - Remove from oven and let pears cool for a few minutes.
06 - Spoon Greek yogurt onto four plates or bowls and top each with a roasted pear half.
07 - Sprinkle chopped walnuts over each pear; drizzle extra honey or maple syrup and garnish with mint leaves if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to make and elegant enough to impress at any occasion
  • Healthy and satisfying with nutritious fruit, nuts, and Greek yogurt
02 -
  • Contains tree nuts (walnuts) and dairy (Greek yogurt)
  • For nut or dairy allergies, use substitutes and always check product labels
03 -
  • Choose ripe pears for best texture and sweetness
  • Roast until edges caramelize for extra flavor
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