Tender roasted pears with cinnamon, walnuts, and creamy Greek yogurt create a simple, elegant dessert.
# 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 - 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
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
02 - Place the pear halves cut side up in the prepared baking dish.
03 - Drizzle each pear half with honey or maple syrup, sprinkle ground cinnamon, and add vanilla extract evenly.
04 - Roast the pears for 22 to 25 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
05 - Remove from oven and allow the pears to cool slightly.
06 - Divide the Greek yogurt evenly among four serving dishes, placing one roasted pear half atop each serving.
07 - Sprinkle chopped walnuts over the pears and add an extra drizzle of honey or maple syrup if desired; garnish with fresh mint leaves if using.
08 - Serve the dish warm or at room temperature.
