Cider Honey-Roasted Pears with Vanilla Greek Yogurt
Adapted from Cooking Light.
Servings 8
Calories 266kcal
Equipment
- 9x13 baking dish, coated with cooking spray
- 1 quart saucepan
- aluminum foil
- medium bowl
Ingredients
- 8 firm Bosc pears each cored and quartered
- 3 tablespoons chilled butter cut into small pieces, or dariy-free substitute
- ¾ cup apple cider
- ½ cup honey or vegan substitute
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
YOGURT
- 16 ounces plain low-fat Greek yogurt or dairy-free substitute
- 4½ teaspoons honey
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400° F/200° C.
- Combine the apple cider, honey, lemon juice, and vanilla in the saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Distribute the butter pieces around the dish and arrange the pears in the dish. Pour the cider mixture over the pears. Cover the dish and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, then remove the foil and bake until the pears are nice and tender, basting occasionally, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes.
- In the medium bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract. Serve over the warm pears.
Nutrition
Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 209IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 1mg