Paraben Free Honey-Roasted Pears
Caramelized at the edges and glossy with a honey-butter glaze, these roasted pears are the kind of effortless dessert that looks far more impressive than the effort involved. The combination of sweet honey, a touch of apple cider vinegar, and fragrant fresh thyme creates a glaze that deepens beautifully in the oven, turning simple fruit into something genuinely special. Basting the pears halfway through roasting is the secret move — it builds that gorgeous, golden lacquer on the cut surface that makes every bite rich and jammy. Parabens are synthetic preservatives that sneak into a surprising number of packaged sauces and flavored products, but this recipe sidesteps all of that with a short list of whole, recognizable ingredients you can feel confident about. Unsalted butter, raw honey, fresh thyme, and a splash of vinegar are all you need to build serious depth of flavor. Serve them warm straight from the baking dish with the pan juices spooned generously over the top, and a scatter of fresh thyme leaves if you want that extra herbal pop.
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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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