Roasted Maple-Kissed Pear Parfait (Printable Version)

A layered dessert featuring roasted pears, creamy yogurt, crunchy granola, and a hint of maple syrup.

# Ingredient List:

→ Roasted Pears

01 - 2 large ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
03 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
06 - Pinch of salt

→ Yogurt Layer

07 - 2 cups plain Greek yogurt (whole or low-fat)
08 - 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
09 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Crunchy Topping

10 - 1 cup granola (store-bought or homemade)
11 - 1/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts or pecans, optional

→ Garnish

12 - Additional maple syrup, for drizzling
13 - Fresh mint leaves

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a bowl, toss pear slices with maple syrup, melted butter, cinnamon, ginger, and salt until evenly coated.
03 - Arrange pears in a single layer on the baking sheet and roast for 20 to 25 minutes, turning halfway through, until tender and caramelized. Allow to cool slightly.
04 - Combine Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl. Stir until smooth.
05 - Layer roasted pears, yogurt mixture, and granola in four individual glasses or bowls. Repeat the layers, finishing with granola and nuts on top.
06 - Drizzle extra maple syrup over each parfait and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
07 - Serve immediately for best crunch or refrigerate up to 2 hours for a softer texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The roasted pears develop a deep caramel sweetness that plain fruit just cant match.
  • Its endlessly adaptable, you can swap the yogurt, change the spices, or skip the nuts without losing the magic.
  • The contrast between warm roasted fruit and cool creamy yogurt is unexpectedly satisfying.
  • It looks impressive layered in clear glasses, but comes together in less than an hour.
02 -
  • Dont skip turning the pears halfway through roasting, the bottoms can scorch while the tops stay pale.
  • If your pears are very ripe, reduce the roasting time by a few minutes to prevent them from collapsing into mush.
  • Let the roasted pears cool slightly before layering, piping hot fruit will thin out the yogurt and ruin the structure.
03 -
  • Use parchment paper instead of foil when roasting, the pears wont stick and cleanup is effortless.
  • A squeeze of lemon juice over the pear slices before roasting brightens the flavor and keeps them from tasting one dimensional.
  • If your granola is too sweet, mix in a handful of plain rolled oats to balance it out.

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