Honey-Roasted Pears with Greek Yogurt and Pistachios
Warm honey-roasted pears served with creamy Greek yogurt and crunchy pistachios for a balanced and elegant dessert. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, layers ripe Bosc pears, honey, ground cinnamon into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 2, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2, halved and cored ripe Bosc pears
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup shelled pistachios, chopped
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- a pinch sea salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Place 2 halved and cored Bosc pears cut side up in a baking dish.
- Step 2: Drizzle 3 tbsp honey evenly over the pears and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon and 1 tbsp lemon juice.
- Step 3: Dot the pears with 1 tbsp unsalted butter cut into small pieces and season lightly with a pinch of sea salt.
- Step 4: Roast pears in the oven for 20-25 minutes until tender and caramelized on top.
- Step 5: Remove pears from oven and let cool slightly.
- Step 6: Serve each pear half topped with 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt and sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped pistachios for a contrasting texture and richness.
