Warm Spiced Pears with Yogurt and Walnuts

There’s something about warm fruit desserts that feels both comforting and nourishing at the same time. These spiced pears are naturally sweet and taste like a cross between baked pears and pie filling without needing much added sugar.

This is the kind of recipe that works beautifully as a wholesome dessert, afternoon snack, or even a cozy breakfast on colder mornings. The warm spices bring out the sweetness of the pears while toasted walnuts add crunch and healthy fats for a more satisfying dish.

We especially love serving these warm over vanilla yogurt for an easy treat that feels elegant enough for guests but simple enough for a weeknight.

This simple, tasty pear recipe was created by Chef Jamie Lauren of Absinthe Brasserie and Bar in San Francisco. If you can’t find Bosc pears at your local grocery store, red or green Anjou pears will work just as well.

Why We Love This Recipe

• Naturally sweet and comforting
• Ready in about 20 minutes
• Made with simple whole food ingredients
• Rich in fiber and healthy fats
• Delicious as dessert or breakfast

Bosc pears work especially well here because they hold their shape while becoming tender and buttery as they cook.

Warm Spiced Pears Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp butter
• ¼ tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
• ¼ tsp ground allspice
• 6 Bosc pears, peeled, cored, and quartered
• Juice of ½ lemon (about 3 Tbsp)
• 1½ cups vanilla yogurt or frozen yogurt (ice cream works too)
• ½ cup chopped toasted walnuts

Instructions

1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add pears and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender.
4. Stir in lemon juice.
5. Serve warm with vanilla yogurt or frozen yogurt and top with toasted walnuts.

Simple Variations

• Swap walnuts for pecans or sliced almonds
• Use coconut yogurt for a dairy-free option
• Add a drizzle of maple syrup for extra sweetness
• Serve over oatmeal or pancakes for breakfast
• Add granola for more crunch

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Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp butter
• ¼ tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
• ¼ tsp ground allspice
• 6 Bosc USA Pears peeled, cored, and quartered
• Juice of ½ lemon about 3 Tbsp
• 1 ½ cup vanilla yogurt or frozen yogurt
• ½ cup chopped toasted California walnuts

Instructions

• To prepare pears, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Stir in spices and cook for 30 seconds or until aromatic.
• Add pears and cook for 15 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently.
• Stir in lemon juice. Serve with nonfat vanilla yogurt or frozen yogurt and top with walnuts.

A Cozy Dessert Without the Fuss

Sometimes the simplest recipes become the ones you make again and again. This warm pear recipe feels special without requiring much time or effort — and the combination of fruit, spice, creamy yogurt, and toasted walnuts is hard to beat on a chilly evening.