Granola Yogurt and Caramelized Pear Parfait Topped with Crystallized Ginger

1. 1

   Combine pears and lemon juice in a mixing bowl and toss to combine.

2. 2

   Heat a large skillet over high heat.

3. 3

   When hot, add the butter.

4. 4

   Add the pears and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown around the edges, 3 to 4 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the cinnamon and allspice and toss to combine.

6. 6

   Add the light brown sugar and cook, stirring occasionally, until pears are soft and the juices have blended with the sugar to form a sugary syrup, 2 to 3 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove from the heat.

8. 8

   Parfaits may be assembled while pears are still warm or after they have cooled:

9. 9

   Place 2 tablespoons of the granola in the bottom of each of 4 parfait glasses.

10. 10

    Add 1/3 cup of the yogurt to each glass, then divide the caramelized pears evenly among the glasses.

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    Top each with 2 tablespoons of the remaining granola, then top each with 1 tablespoon of the ginger.

12. 12

    Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.