Roasted Pears are a healthy and super easy dessert that is sure to impress. The tangy espresso balsamic glaze pairs perfectly with the sweet chocolate honey drizzle.
Roasting fruit brings out the natural sweetness. Served warm and so delicious topped with yogurt, ice cream, or alongside a muffin or pound cake. An elegant and easy baked fruit recipe that is sure to impress your guests.
Baked pears are awesome on the brunch menu too. These quinoa breakfast bowls with roasted blueberries are always a hit.
RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for these simple roasted pears are at the bottom of the post.
This fruit recipe is easy for beginners. Perfect for gluten-free diets and certainly is vegan friendly too. A tasty way to highlight seasonal fruits, perfect in both sweet and savory dishes.
Easy Baked Pears Only Need A Few Ingredients
No fancy or hard-to-find ingredients are needed for this recipe.
- fresh pears
- balsamic vinegar
- honey
- yogurt
- butter
Be sure to check out the suggestions and recipe tips below.
Preparing Roasted Pears
If you have roasted vegetables, you already know how easy it is. Roasting fruit is exactly the same.
Full instructions are in the recipe card below.
- Wash and core the pears. No peeling is needed.
- Melt the butter, and brown the pears on the stovetop.
- Transfer to the oven to bake.
- Add the balsamic vinegar, and continue to bake, it will form a nice glaze.
- Remove from oven.
- Top with yogurt and drizzle with honey.
- Serve as a dessert, snack, or as a side dish at brunch.
Suggestions/Recipe Tips
No peeling is needed in this baked pear recipe, but feel free to peel if you prefer. They should be on the firm side.
Core the pears with a melon baller, spoon, or sharp knife.
Flavoured balsamic vinegars are fantastic to work with. I used espresso in this recipe. Give maple, cinnamon, fig, or chocolate a try. Combine flavours for more tasty fun.
Honey needs to be warmed to drizzle unless you are using liquid honey. For this recipe, I used chocolate honey. There are lots of great honey flavours too, but plain is always a great choice.
Yogurt is a great topping. I used vanilla Greek yogurt. Any flavour will work. Ice cream is always a delicious option.
Serve warm or cold. Pears can be easily reheated in the microwave or wrapped in foil in the oven. You can make these ahead of time as well.
Leftovers should be kept refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Freezing is not recommended.
Add leftovers to oatmeal, muesli, yogurt, smoothie bowls, or salads.
FAQ’s
Anjou, Bosc, Bartlet, Red, Forelle, they all will work. Be sure they are on the firm side.
Place ripe pears in the fridge to slow down the ripening process. They will last longer.
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Roasted Pears with Balsamic Glaze
Ingredients
- 2 pears (firm)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (good quality)
- 2 teaspoons honey (melted)
- ½ cup vanilla greek yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF
- Cut the pears in half, and take out the core. No need to peel.
- Add butter to a pan or cast iron stovetop dish.
- Place the pears cut side down and brown for 3-4 minutes
- Transfer the pears to the preheated oven and cook for about 10 minutes.
- Flip the pears and drizzle with the balsamic vinegar. Continue to cook for another 5 minutes.
- Flip the pears cut side down, and cook for an additional 5 minutes, until desired doneness. They should be soft enough to cut with a knife.
- Remove from oven.
- Place in a serving dish, garnish with yogurt and drizzle with warm honey.
Carrie Robinson
What a simple, yet elegant dessert idea! I am absolutely loving that glaze. Definitely trying this recipe soon. 🙂
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
The glaze on these pears is like icing on a cake.
Jamie
This roasted Pears recipe looks amazingly delicious! Glazing this in espresso balsamic and drizzled with chocolate honey boost the flavor and taste of this dish! Loved it!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
The flavours of the balsamic and honey are perfect for this roasted pear recipe.
Jenny Graves
Roasted pears & balsamic glaze are a fantastic pairing (pardon the pun). I can’t wait to try this wonderful dessert. Cheers!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
This really is a delicious dessert option for sure.
Colleen
These roasted pears are such a simple but delicious dessert. Perfect with the glaze. I’ll be making this again.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Elegant roasted pears are so easy to make.
Kim
WOW these were really popping with all sorts of sweet and tangy flavors! I’ll definitely be making them again.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Glad you enjoyed this recipe for fresh pears.
Casey
I loved that glaze so much. I think I’ll be using it on a few more things!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I do love the balsamic glaze on these roasted pears too.
Chenee
These pears came out perfect! Such an easy but elegant dessert!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Easy and elegant is always a win in my books.
Tara
Oooh, these pears look absolutely fantastic! You had me at tangy espresso balsamic glaze. Such a wonderful dessert.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I do agree, this pear dessert recipe is delicious.
Ali
What a creative dessert! I love balsamic and I love pears, I can’t wait to try this!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY…we love this easy pear dessert.
Jessica
I made these for dessert for our dinner party last night and they were fantastic! And surprisingly easy to make!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I agree, these roasted pears are super easy to make.
Tina
These roasted pears are so delicious and easy to make. I really loved the balsamic glaze.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
The espresso balsamic glaze on these roasted pears is fantastic.
Shay L.
These pears were delicious! We served them with vanilla ice cream instead of yogurt. Yum!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Roasted pears and ice cream sound like a delicious plan to me.
Lisa Grant
These pears are so good and the balsamic just elevated this dessert!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
The balsamic glaze on these pears is fantastic.
Nicole Kendrick
I never thought of adding balsamic to pairs until now. I must say the combination was very pleasant!!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
We love these balsamic glazed pears.
Giangi Townsend
Sweetness and tart in the same spoon make for the best dessert in my book. We all fell in love your roasted pears. Thank you for all your instructions and for sharing.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
You are very welcome, enjoy!
Moop Brown
This recipe has the perfect balance of both sweet and tangy flavors and I love the addition of the chocolate drizzle. Looks really tasty.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I love the chocolate honey on these roasted pears too.
Elizabeth
Such a unique recipe – delicious!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Glad you enjoyed this baked pear recipe.