Maple Spiced Roasted Pears with Pecans & Thyme
A delicious winter dessert.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Cutting Board
- Sharp Knife
- Small Mixing Bowl
- whisk and fork
- Baking Dish
- Measuring spoons
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 2 ripe pears halved and cored
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1.5 tbsp melted butter
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves plus more for garnish
- vanilla yogurt or ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a small baking dish.
- Prepare the pears by slicing them in half lengthwise and removing the cores. Place them cut-side up in the baking dish.
- Make the maple glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, vanilla, and lemon juice.
- Assemble: Spoon the maple mixture generously over the pears. Sprinkle with chopped pecans and thyme leaves.
- Roast uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until the pears are tender and caramelized, basting once halfway through with the pan juices.
- Serve warm with a dollop of yogurt or a scoop of ice cream, and finish with extra thyme if desired.