Roasted Pear Polenta Cake with Thyme Sugar

Ingredients

• ripe pears, diced2 medium
• olive oil2 tbsp
• honey2 tbsp
• all-purpose flour1 cup
• fine cornmeal3/4 cup
• baking powder1 1/2 tsp
• salt1/2 tsp
• plain yogurt1/2 cup
• egg2
• brown sugar1/2 cup
• lemon zest1 tsp
• fresh thyme leaves1 tsp

Method

1. 1Toss the pears with olive oil and honey, then roast briefly until glossy and lightly caramelized.
2. 2Whisk flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
3. 3In another bowl, beat yogurt, eggs, brown sugar, and lemon zest until smooth, then fold into the dry ingredients.
4. 4Fold in the roasted pears and transfer the batter to a lined round pan.
5. 5Mix thyme leaves with a spoonful of sugar and sprinkle over the top.
6. 6Bake at 350°F (175°C) until set and golden, then cool slightly before slicing.

Tips

• Choose pears that are ripe but still firm so they keep their shape during baking.
• The thyme sugar is subtle; crush the leaves lightly with your fingers before mixing for better aroma.

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