Roasted Caramelized Pears With Spiced Walnut Granol

Name: Roasted Caramelized Pears With Spiced Walnut Granola
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped; 1 1/2 cups rolled oats; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon maple syrup, plus 1/2 cup; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (Grass Fed if available); 4 small pears, peeled, cored and halved through the stem; 1 cup fresh cranberries (or frozen); 1/2 orange, rind of, juice and an; 1 teaspoon whole allspice; 2/3 cup natural yogurt; 4 -5 sprigs mint

Servings: persons

1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon maple syrup, plus 1/2 cup
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter (Grass Fed if available)
4 small pears, peeled, cored and halved through the stem
1 cup fresh cranberries (or frozen)
1/2 orange, rind of, juice and an
1 teaspoon whole allspice
2/3 cup natural yogurt
4 -5 sprigs mint

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small bowl stir to combine the walnuts, rolled oats, chili powder, salt, 1 tablespoon maple syrup and olive oil. Spread evenly onto prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes turning twice for a golden crunch. Remove and allow to cool.
2
In a large oven safe saute pan, melt butter over medium high heat. Place pears in pan, cut side down, and cook until golden and caramelized, about 5 minutes.
3
Add cranberries, 1/2 cup maple syrup, juice and zest of 1/2 orange and allspice to the pan. Transfer to the oven and bake or 30 minutes or until cooked through. Turn the pears half way through the baking time and baste with pan juices.
4
Spread yogurt onto a serving plate or platter and top with pears and cranberries. Sprinkle spiced walnut granola over the pears and drizzle with orange maple pan sauce. Garnish with mint sprigs to serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped, 1 1/2 cups rolled oats, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Roasted Caramelized Pears With Spiced Walnut Granola falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Roasted Caramelized Pears With Spiced Walnut Granola

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