Hearty Rosemary Roasted Pear Parfait (Printable Version)
Caramelized pears with rosemary and honey layered with Greek yogurt and granola for a rich, aromatic treat.
# Ingredient List:
→ Roasted Pears
01 - 4 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and quartered
02 - 2 tablespoons honey
03 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - Pinch of salt
→ Parfait Layers
08 - 2 cups plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
09 - 1 cup granola, store-bought or homemade
10 - 1/4 cup toasted walnuts, chopped (optional)
→ Garnish
11 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
12 - Honey for drizzling
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine pears, honey, brown sugar, melted butter, rosemary, cinnamon, and salt. Toss until pears are evenly coated.
03 - Arrange the pears in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once halfway through, until golden, soft, and caramelized. Remove and let cool to room temperature.
04 - Spoon a layer of Greek yogurt into the bottom of four glasses. Add roasted pears, followed by granola. Repeat layering until glasses are nearly full, finishing with pears and a sprinkle of granola.
05 - Top each parfait with chopped toasted walnuts if desired, a drizzle of honey, and garnish with a rosemary sprig. Serve immediately or chill up to one hour.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The roasted pears caramelize into something almost decadent, transforming a simple fruit into a showstopper.
- You get the satisfaction of warm and cool, crunchy and creamy, sweet and herbaceous all in one spoon.
- It looks fancy enough for guests but comes together faster than you'd expect for a weeknight.
02 -
- Don't skip turning the pears halfway through roasting—the side touching the hot pan caramelizes beautifully, but the top needs heat too.
- Room-temperature pears make all the difference; warm fruit on cold yogurt creates a moment of contrast that feels intentional, not accidental.
03 -
- Substitute maple syrup for honey if you want a deeper, woodier sweetness that pairs beautifully with rosemary.
- Toast your own walnuts in a dry pan for two minutes if you have time—the difference is noticeable and worth it.