Cinnamon Glazed Baked Pears

Ingredients

• 1 Pack Simply Better Dutch Xenia Pears
• 30g Butter
• 1 Tsp. Simply Better Expertly Blended Ground Cinnamon
• 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
• 2 Tbsp. Simply Better Organic Grade A Canadian Maple Syrup
• 2 Tbsp. Light Brown Sugar
• 6 Tbsp. Simply Better Authentic Greek Yoghurt with Vanilla
• 50g Simply Better Nut, seed & Coconut Crisp Granola

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF/Gas Mark 5). Cut the pears in half (no need to peel) and scoop out the cores. Cut off the stalks and remove the eyes from the bottom of each one. Melt the butter in a small pan and then stir in the cinnamon, vanilla, maple syrup and brown sugar until you have a smooth glaze.
2. Arrange the pears on a baking tray that has been lined with parchment paper, cut side down. Using a pastry brush, brush all over with the cinnamon glaze, then turn over and divide the rest of the glaze among the hollowed out pears, again brushing to ensure all the flesh is completely covered in glaze. Bake for 20 minutes, then turn over and bake for another 20 minutes until the pears are soft but still holding their shape and starting to caramelise.
3. Divide the cinnamon glazed baked pears into wide rimmed bowls and spoon over some of the juices. Add a good dollop of the Greek yoghurt with vanilla on top of each one, then scatter over the nut, seed & coconut crisp granola to serve.

NEVEN’S TOP TIP
This is such a delicious and relatively healthy dessert when you are craving something sweet after your dinner midweek. Leftovers can be used for a decedent breakfast or brunch at the weekend.