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    Spiced Pears + Roasted Sweet Potatoes

    Updated Aug 30, 2022

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    Spiced Pears and Roasted Sweet Potatoes

    If you love seasonal produce, this Spiced Pears + Roasted Sweet Potatoes is the recipe for you! Serve as a hearty side dish or rustic dessert. Either way, this one-pan dish is sure to be loved by all. This recipe was originally created + shared with our friends at SoFabFood.

    pears and sweet potatoes on a baking pan

    Roasted Sweet Potatoes + Spiced Pears = Fall Vibes!

    I adore pears and sweet potatoes. This recipe is so simple, so comforting…and just plain old GOOD.

    I love to cook, I really do. Especially with natural and local ingredients that are in season. Juicy, crisp pears and earth-sweet potatoes are something I have never put together before in one recipe. But I am so happy I did!

    The combination of the two is simply amazing. You get the bite of the caramelized pear with the sweet nuttiness of the sweet potato sprinkled with a touch of warm buttery spice.

    seasonal produce, juicy pears, sweet potatoes

    Ingredients Needed:

    • Pears – Pick a crisp variety.
    • Sweet Potato
    • Butter
    • Cinnamon
    • Nutmeg
    • Salt
    • Honey
    • Pecans
    sliced pears and sweet potatoes

    How to Make Spiced Pears + Roasted Sweet Potatoes:

    1. Preheat oven to 375ºF. Wash and dry the pears and sweet potato.
    2. Cut the pears into quarters, cutting out the core. Cut the sweet potatoes into smaller thickness wedges (about ½ inch thick). Place in a large bowl.
    3. Pour the melted butter over the pears and potatoes. Sprinkle with cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Toss to coat well. Transfer everything to a small baking sheet with rimmed edges and pour the excess butter over the top.
    4. Bake for 20 minutes. Turn the pears and potatoes and cook for another 10 - 15 minutes until everything is tender. Drizzle with half of the honey and place under the broiler for a few minutes to brown the top. Watch carefully and do not let them burn.
    5. Remove from oven and drizzle the remaining honey over the top. Sprinkle with pecans and serve warm, spooning the butter mixture over the top.

    You can peel the pears and potato if you want, but I like the added texture and nutritional value the skins give the recipe.

    TIP: You want the sweet potato wedges to be smaller than the pear wedges. This way they will cook in the same amount of time.

    Melt the butter and pour over the prepared pears and potatoes. Sprinkle with cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt, and toss to coat well. Spread on a small sheet pan and roast in the oven.

    More Fall Recipes for You To Try:

    Homemade Cranberry Sauce

    Fall Harvest Homemade Vegetable Soup

    Spiced Pumpkin Muffins

    overhead picture of a sheet pan with pears and sweet potatoes with cinnamon and pecans

    Tips + Ideas:

    • Cut the sweet potato wedges smaller than the pears. This will ensure they bake in the same amount of time.
    • Love the smell of cinnamon? Toss a whole cinnamon stick on the pan for added aroma. (Also makes for lovely presentation.)
    • Serve with creamy cold vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat.

    Before serving, drizzle with a little honey and a handful of pecans. The added sweetness with the buttery roasted pears and potatoes is heavenly. This unexpected dish is a perfect addition to your holiday table as a sweet side or a healthier dessert option.

    This recipe serves four, but can easily be doubled for a crowd.

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    stunningly simple recipe

    Spiced Pears + Roasted Sweet Potatoes

    The combination spiced pears and roasted sweet potatoes is simply amazing. You get the bite of the caramelized pear with the sweet nuttiness of the sweet potato sprinkled with a touch of warm buttery spice.
    4.67 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 35 minutes mins
    Total Time 45 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 411 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 large pears
    • 1 large sweet potato
    • ½ cup butter melted
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
    • ¼ cup honey
    • ¼ cup pecans

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375ºF. Wash and dry the pears and sweet potato.
    • Cut the pears into quarters, cutting out the core. Cut the sweet potatoes into smaller thickness wedges (about ½ inch thick). Place in a large bowl.
    • Pour the melted butter over the pears and potatoes. Sprinkle with cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Toss to coat well. Transfer everything to a small baking sheet with rimmed edges and pour the excess butter over the top.
    • Bake for 20 minutes. Turn the pears and potatoes and cook for another 10 - 15 minutes until everything is tender. Drizzle with half of the honey and place under the broiler for a few minutes to brown the top. Watch carefully and do not let them burn.
    • Remove from oven and drizzle the remaining honey over the top. Sprinkle with pecans and serve warm, spooning the butter mixture over the top.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 411kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 2gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 381mgPotassium: 330mgFiber: 5gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 8747IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Jade

      September 11, 2022 at 9:39 pm

      This looks so autumnal and delicious! I wonder if adding a some homemade bacon bits would taste good? I may try it!

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      • Teri

        September 16, 2022 at 1:24 pm

        I'm all about sweet + savory!! If you try it let me know. Sounds delicious.

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