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8) Honey-Roasted Cinnamon Pears

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ripe but firm pears Bosc or Anjou, halved and cored
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg optional
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp chopped toasted pecans or walnuts optional
  • Vanilla ice cream or Greek yogurt for serving optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment.
  2. Whisk honey, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and lemon juice in a small bowl.
  3. Place pear halves cut-side up on the sheet and brush generously with the honey mixture.
  4. Roast 20–25 minutes until pears are tender and edges caramelize; baste once halfway.
  5. Sprinkle nuts over pears during the last 5 minutes if using. Serve warm with ice cream or yogurt.