Honey Roasted Pears​

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serves 4
Ingredients

• Cooking spray
• 4 pears, halved, seeds scooped out 
• 1 vanilla bean  
• 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter 
• 1/4 c. honey
• 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• Kosher salt 
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
• Flaky sea salt
• Plain yogurt, vanilla ice cream, and/or granola, for serving (optional)

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Preparation​​​​ 

• 1. Arrange racks in center and upper third of oven; preheat to 400°. Line a baking sheet with parchment and spray with cooking spray. Cut a sliver off rounded side of each pear half to create a flat surface so they can rest without wobbling when the large cut size faces up.
  2. Using a small, sharp knife, split vanilla bean in half lengthwise and spread open. Run side of blade down inside of bean to remove seeds. Reserve seeds and discard pod.
  3. In a small pot over medium-low heat, melt butter. Whisk in honey and oil until loosened and combined. Whisk in vanilla seeds and a pinch of kosher salt. Brush half of honey mixture all over pears. Arrange cut side down on prepared sheet.
  4. Roast pears on center rack until golden, bubbling around the edges, and tender when pierced with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes.
  5. Turn pears, then brush with remaining honey mixture. Turn on broiler and broil pears on top rack, watching closely so sugar doesn’t burn, until glazed, golden, and slightly blistered, 3 to 5 minutes.
  6. Transfer pears to a platter. Carefully pick up edges of parchment from baking sheet and fold into a U shape; funnel any remaining juices over pears. Sprinkle pears with lemon zest, thyme, and sea salt. Serve warm with yogurt, ice cream or granola alongside (if using).

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