Back to Recipe
Roasted Pears & Butternut Squash With Sticky Balsamic Glaze

Roasted Pears & Butternut Squash With Sticky Balsamic Glaze

This simple side is the perfect combination of sweet and salty flavors, and showcases some of the best Autumn ingredients.

Author: OnlineCook

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time:

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 4 Servings

Calories: 223 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 2 - pears
  • 2 cups - butternut squash
  • ¼ tsp - salt
  • ¼ tsp - cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons - sage
  • 2 tablespoons - extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup - balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons - maple syrup
  • ½ cup - walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  2. Slice the pears and butternut squash into 1/4 inch thick pieces.
  3. Finely chop the sage.
  4. Combine the butternut squash and pear slices, 1 tbsp of olive oil, salt, cinnamon and 1 tbsp of sage in a large mixing bowl. Toss to coat.
  5. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Spread the butternut squash and pear slices on the sheet pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
  6. While the pears and butternut squash are roasting, place a non-stick saucepan on the stove. Pour the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and maple syrup into the pan, and reduce over medium heat until the sauce becomes syrupy.
  7. Chop the walnuts and add the walnuts and remaining finely chopped sage (2 tbsp) to the pan.
  8. Arrange the roasted pear and butternut squash slices on a serving platter, and pour the balsamic glaze over the top. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Energy: 223 kcal | Total Fat: 10 g | Saturated: 2 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 0 g | Cholesterol: 0 mg | Total Carbs: 34 g | Fiber: 5 g | Sugars: 18 g | Proteins: 4 g | Sodium: 106 mg | Polyunsaturated: 8 g | Monounsaturated: 6 g

©2026 OnlineCook LLC