Description
A comforting and delicious bowl of Honey-Spiced Pear Oatmeal with Pistachios that brings warmth to your mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- Flavor Base:
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup water
- Juice & zest of 1 orange
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 whole star anise
- 8 whole cloves
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- Fresh Ingredients:
- 4 ripe pears, peeled, halved & cored
- ½ cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
- For the Oatmeal:
- 4 cups milk
- 2 cups quick oats
- 5 tbsp brown sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- For Serving:
- Heavy cream or half-and-half, for pouring
Instructions
- Start by preparing a flavor-packed spiced syrup that adds richness to the dish. In a medium saucepan, combine honey, orange juice, orange zest, water, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves, kosher salt, and unsalted butter. Heat the mixture over medium-high heat until the butter melts completely and starts to bubble on the sides. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the halved pears cut side up in a baking dish and spoon the warm syrup over them. Cover with foil and bake for about 20 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake for another 25-30 minutes until soft and glazed.
- In a clean saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat along with brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt. Stir in the quick oats and cook for about 5-7 minutes until it reaches a velvety texture.
- To serve, spoon oatmeal into bowls, top with roasted pear halves and drizzle with spiced syrup. Sprinkle with chopped pistachios and pour a splash of heavy cream or half-and-half on top.
Notes
Store any leftover oatmeal in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat with a splash of milk before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
Nutrition
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Protein: 10 g