Roasted Pears with Oatmeal Topping

As the weather gets colder it is nice to have a warm healthy treat.  With all the beautiful pears in season I thought I would make a roasted pear dish.  This recipe can be served for breakfast or as a dessert.  It will make 4-6 servings and can be prepared in one large baking dish or several smaller dishes for individual servings.  I used Bosc pears but Anjou, Bartlett or Concord work well for roasting too.  Enjoy! 

Cut 3 pears in half and remove seeds using a melon baller or spoon

Cut pears into 1" cubes and place in a buttered baking dish

In a small bowl place 1 cup old fashioned oats, 1/2 cup slivered almonds
 and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Mix well

In a small dish place 1/3 cup honey, 1 Tablespoon butter,
and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and heat in microwave for 30 seconds

Remove from microwave and add to oatmeal mixture

Mix well

Spread oatmeal mixture over pears

Bake covered in the oven at 375 for 20 minutes
Remove cover and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes
or until brown and bubbly

Drizzle the roasted pears with 8 oz of vanilla yogurt

Heat 2 Tablespoons of honey and 1 teaspoon of butter together
 Drizzle over yogurt

Enjoy!