Quick Sheet Pan Honey Glazed Pears with Walnuts
Juicy pears roasted with a honey glaze and topped with toasted walnuts for a simple, elegant dessert ready in under 40 minutes. This american-inspired desserts ready in about 40 minutes layers medium, cored and quartered ripe 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 220 calories and feeds 4, 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
- 4 medium, cored and quartered ripe pears
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp, melted unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tsp vanilla extract, whisking until smooth.
- Step 3: Toss 4 medium cored and quartered pears in the honey glaze mixture until each piece is fully coated.
- Step 4: Spread the glazed pear quarters evenly on the prepared sheet pan in a single layer.
- Step 5: Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, turning pears halfway through, until they are tender and golden.
- Step 6: During the last 5 minutes of roasting, sprinkle 1/3 cup chopped walnuts over the pears and continue baking until the walnuts are toasted and fragrant.
- Step 7: Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Quick Sheet Pan Honey Glazed Pears with Walnuts take to make?
Total time is about 40 minutes (10 min prep + 30 min cook). Most home bakers find this fits a weekend afternoon; chill or store as the recipe directs before serving.
How do I store leftover Quick Sheet Pan Honey Glazed Pears with Walnuts?
Cool fully before storing. Most baked desserts keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2–3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cream- or custard-based desserts must go in the fridge within 2 hours; reheat gently or serve cold per the recipe.
Can I substitute ingredients in Quick Sheet Pan Honey Glazed Pears with Walnuts?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Quick Sheet Pan Honey Glazed Pears with Walnuts for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Quick Sheet Pan Honey Glazed Pears with Walnuts?
American desserts like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
