Description
Honey-roasted pears are a simple yet elegant dessert that enhances the natural sweetness of ripe pears through caramelization. With warm flavors of honey, spices, and tender baked fruit, it’s perfect for a cozy treat or a refined dinner finale.
Ingredients
- 4 ripe but firm pears, halved and cored
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Wash and halve the pears lengthwise. Scoop out the cores using a spoon or melon baller.
- Arrange the pear halves cut side up in a baking dish.
- In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and mix in the honey, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), lemon juice, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Pour the honey-butter mixture over the pears, coating each one thoroughly.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, basting occasionally with the pan juices, until the pears are tender and golden on the edges.
- Serve warm with optional toppings like vanilla ice cream, yogurt, or whipped cream.
Notes
- Use firm pears like Bosc, Anjou, or Bartlett for best texture during roasting.
- This recipe can be made ahead and reheated before serving.
- Swap honey with maple syrup for a flavor twist.
- Add chopped nuts or spices like cloves and cardamom for variation.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
