This roasted pear and apple dish is a beautifully simple way to highlight seasonal fruit while enhancing their natural sweetness with minimal ingredients. By searing the fruit first and then roasting it gently, the flavors deepen and caramelize without added refinement. A light balsamic–honey glaze adds brightness and balance, while fresh thyme brings an herbal note that elevates the entire dish. Served alongside clotted cream and a touch of honey, it’s a wholesome, elegant dessert—or even a brunch addition—that showcases whole ingredients with both ease and intention.

Ingredients

• 2 pears, halved
• 2 apples, halved
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 3 tbsp honey
• Fresh thyme sprigs
• Clotted cream & honey

Instructions

1. Melt the butter in a cast iron skillet, place the fruit cut side down, and fry for 3 minutes.
2. Place the skillet in the oven, and roast for 15 minutes at 400.
3. Add in the vinegar & honey, and roast for another 5 minutes.
4. Serve with fresh thyme sprigs on top, and clotted cream & honey on the side.