Caramelized Pear Breakfast Parfaits

Skill level: Easy

This caramelized pear parfait layers warm, cinnamon-spiced pears with creamy yogurt and crunchy granola for a simple, balanced option. As the pears cook, they soften and develop a lightly caramelized texture that pairs with the smooth yogurt and crisp topping. Easy to assemble and naturally layered, this recipe works well for breakfast, snacks, or a quick make-ahead option.

Ingredients

• 1 Anjou Pear
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar or coconut sugar
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup of your favorite yogurt (vanilla or plain yogurt works best in this recipe!)
• ¼ cup of granola

Directions

1. Begin by cutting your pear into small pieces, roughly ½ inch in size.
2. Next, take out a small stovetop pan and heat it over low - medium heat. Add a tablespoon of butter and let that melt for about 30-60 seconds.
3. Once the butter has melted, add the cinnamon and brown sugar to the pan, then give everything a quick mix with a spatula.
4. Add your pears to the pan and let them cook for 3 minutes. At this point, the butter and sugar mixture may become a little thicker - totally normal!
5. After the first few minutes, turn the pears with the spatula and let them cook for another 3 minutes.
6. Continue lightly moving the pears around in the pan for another minute or so as they start to caramelize.
7. Remove pears from the stove and add them on top of your yogurt and granola. Enjoy!

Recipe created by Simply Unbeetable for Superfresh Growers.