Tender roasted pears with cinnamon, walnuts, and creamy Greek yogurt make a simple, elegant dessert.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the 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, sprinkle with cinnamon, and evenly distribute vanilla extract over each half.
04 - Roast the pears for 22 to 25 minutes until tender and lightly caramelized.
05 - Remove from oven and let pears cool slightly.
06 - Divide Greek yogurt among four serving plates or bowls and place one roasted pear half on each.
07 - Top each serving with chopped walnuts and an additional drizzle of honey or maple syrup if desired; garnish with fresh mint leaves.
08 - Serve warm or at room temperature.
