Frosted Pear Clusters (Printable Version)

Juicy pears and toasted nuts in oat clusters with vanilla glaze

# What You'll Need:

→ Fresh Fruit

01 - 2 medium ripe pears, peeled, cored, and finely diced

→ Nuts & Oats

02 - 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans or walnuts
03 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

→ Binding & Sweetener

04 - 1/3 cup honey
05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Glaze

08 - 1 cup powdered sugar
09 - 1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed)

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the diced pears, toasted nuts, and oats.
03 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with honey and salt. Stir until smooth and just bubbling. Remove from heat and mix in the vanilla extract.
04 - Pour the warm honey-butter mixture over the pear mixture. Stir until evenly coated.
05 - Drop heaping tablespoons of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping into small clusters.
06 - Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are golden. Cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
07 - For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with just enough milk to reach a thick, drizzling consistency.
08 - Drizzle the glaze over the cooled clusters. Dust with extra powdered sugar if desired. Let set before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast of tender pears against crunchy toasted nuts creates this irresistible texture that keeps you reaching for just one more
  • They look fancy enough for a dinner party but come together in about 35 minutes with zero stress
02 -
  • These clusters soften as they sit, so they're best enjoyed the same day they're made. The contrast between crisp edges and tender centers is magical right out of the oven.
  • If your pears are very juicy, you might need to bake them an extra 2-3 minutes to firm up the clusters. Look for deep golden edges as your cue.
03 -
  • Work quickly once you pour the honey butter over the pears, as it starts to set and becomes harder to distribute evenly
  • Use a cookie scoop instead of tablespoons for consistently sized clusters that bake uniformly

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