Gluten Free Honey-Roasted Pears
These roasted pears are the kind of effortless, elegant dessert that looks far more impressive than the work involved. Firm Bosc or Anjou pears go into the oven cut-side up, brushed with a warm glaze of honey, butter, and apple cider vinegar that caramelizes into something deeply golden and sticky at the edges. Fresh thyme tucked alongside each half adds a subtle herbal note that keeps the sweetness from feeling one-dimensional. A pinch of sea salt ties everything together, hitting that perfect sweet-savory balance that makes people go back for seconds. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, so there's no label-checking or substitution gymnastics required — just straightforward, beautiful produce and pantry staples doing their thing. Serve them warm with the pan juices spooned over the top, and a scatter of fresh thyme leaves if you want that extra flourish. Whether you're finishing off a dinner party or treating yourself on a quiet weeknight, this one delivers serious flavor with almost no effort.
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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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