Chicken Free Honey-Roasted Pears
Roasted fruit is one of those quietly magical techniques that transforms something simple into something genuinely impressive, and these honey-glazed pears are a perfect example. Firm Bosc or Anjou pears hold their shape beautifully in the oven, developing caramelized, golden edges while staying tender all the way through. The glaze — a quick stir-together of honey, butter, and apple cider vinegar — hits that ideal sweet-tart balance, and the fresh thyme adds an herby, aromatic note that keeps the whole thing from feeling like straight-up dessert. A pinch of sea salt over the top before roasting ties everything together in the best way. These are elegant enough to serve at a dinner party but genuinely easy to pull off on a weeknight. Spoon those sticky pan juices over each pear half before serving and you've got a dish that looks like you put in way more effort than you actually did.
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4 servings
- 2 firm-ripe bosc or anjou pears, halved lengthwise and cored
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Arrange the pear halves cut-side up in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 2
Combine the honey, butter, and apple cider vinegar in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
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