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The black skillet on the white marble cooktop, with roasted pears resting briefly. The pears are slightly softened, their golden surfaces accented by honey and balsamic glaze, ready for serving

Roasted Pears

Elevate your dessert game with roasted pears—juicy and caramelized with butter, honey, and a touch of balsamic vinegar. This simple yet elegant dish is perfect for cozy evenings or a sophisticated dinner finale, delivering sweet and tangy flavors in every bite.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine european
Servings 4 people
Calories 100 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven-safe skillet or pan
  • Measuring spoons
  • Spoon for drizzling honey
  • Sharp Knife
  • Cutting Board

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar good quality
  • 2 pears large and slightly underripe
  • 4 tsp runny honey or more to taste
  • 2 tsp unsalted butter

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Cut the pears in half, remove the cores, and leave the skins on.
    Two large pears on a white marble cooktop, halved with their cores removed and skins left on. A small paring knife and spoon rest nearby, showcasing the prep process.
  • Melt the butter in a skillet or oven-safe pan over medium heat.
    A black skillet on the white marble cooktop with unsalted butter melting over medium heat. The butter forms small golden pools as it starts to sizzle lightly.
  • Place the pears cut side down and cook for 2 minutes on the stovetop.
    Halved pears placed cut side down in a black skillet on the white marble cooktop. The pears are beginning to caramelize, with the edges of the pan glistening with melted butter
  • Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 20 minutes.
  • Flip the pears, drizzle with balsamic vinegar, and continue roasting for another 5 minutes.
    The black skillet on the white marble cooktop, with roasted pears flipped to their rounded sides. A spoon is drizzling dark balsamic vinegar over the pears, glistening against their golden surface
  • Remove from the oven, drizzle with honey, and let the pears rest briefly before serving.
    The black skillet on the white marble cooktop, with roasted pears resting briefly. The pears are slightly softened, their golden surfaces accented by honey and balsamic glaze, ready for serving

Notes

  • For a nutty touch, sprinkle chopped walnuts or pecans over the roasted pears.
  • Make it dairy-free by substituting the butter with coconut oil.