Description
A quick, warm dessert of buttery roasted pears, perfect for a cozy finish to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large, firm pears
- 2 tsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp quality balsamic vinegar
- 4 tsp liquid honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Wash and dry the pears, then cut them in half lengthwise.
- Scoop out the core with a small spoon.
- Place the pear halves cut side up in a small baking dish.
- Warm the butter in a small pan until it melts.
- Mix the balsamic vinegar and honey in a small bowl.
- Brush each pear half with the melted butter.
- Spoon a little of the honey and vinegar mix over each pear.
- Roast the pears for 18 to 25 minutes until they are tender and golden, basting once or twice with the pan juices.
- Remove the dish from the oven and let the pears rest for five minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve warm with yogurt, cheese, or ice cream. For a lighter touch, substitute butter with olive oil and use Greek yogurt instead of ice cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: roasted pears, dessert, easy recipe, cozy food, fall recipe