Roasted Pear Parfait Delight (Printable Version)
Caramelized roasted pears combined with creamy yogurt and crunchy granola deliver a delightful harmony.
# Ingredient List:
→ Roasted Pears
01 - 2 large ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons honey
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 Greek yogurt, plain or vanilla
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (omit if using vanilla yogurt)
09 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
→ Crunchy Layer
10 - 1 cup granola, store-bought or homemade
11 - 1/4 cup chopped toasted nuts, such as walnuts or pecans (optional)
→ Garnish
12 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup for drizzling (optional)
13 - Fresh mint leaves (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a bowl, toss the pear slices with honey, melted butter, cinnamon, ginger, and a pinch of salt until evenly coated.
03 - Arrange the pears in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once halfway through, until golden and caramelized. Remove and let cool slightly.
04 - Combine Greek yogurt with vanilla extract and maple syrup or honey (if using) in a medium bowl, stirring until smooth.
05 - Layer roasted pears, yogurt mixture, and granola into serving glasses or jars. Repeat layers as desired.
06 - Top with chopped toasted nuts, a drizzle of honey or maple syrup, and fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together faster than you'd expect for something that tastes like it took all day.
- You get three completely different textures in every spoonful, which keeps things interesting.
- The roasted pears are naturally sweet enough that you don't need a heavy hand with the sugar.
02 -
- Don't skip turning the pears halfway through roasting, or the bottom will brown too dark while the top stays pale.
- Layer the granola right before serving if you have time, because it softens fast in the yogurt and loses that satisfying crunch.
03 -
- Make the roasted pears and yogurt up to a day ahead, then assemble just before serving to keep the granola at its crunchiest and crispest.
- If your pears are releasing a lot of liquid while roasting, you can spoon some of it into a small bowl to use as a finishing drizzle instead of plain honey.