Lactose Free Honey-Roasted Pears
Roasted fruit is one of those simple pleasures that feels far more impressive than the effort involved, and these honey-glazed pears are a perfect example. The cut sides caramelize in the oven until deeply golden, while a quick glaze of honey, butter, and apple cider vinegar creates a sticky, tangy-sweet sauce that pools in the pan and gets spooned right back over the top. Fresh thyme and a pinch of sea salt round everything out, adding an herby, savory edge that keeps the dish from tipping into cloying territory. Because the recipe leans on fruit, honey, and just a tablespoon of butter — which contains only trace amounts of lactose and is generally well tolerated — there's no cream, milk, or cheese to worry about. It's naturally a clean, dairy-light dessert without any substitutions required. Serve the pears warm with their pan juices and a scatter of fresh thyme leaves for a finish that looks like it came from a restaurant kitchen.
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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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