Citrus Free Dark Chocolate Roasted Pears with Almonds
Warm, caramelized pears straight from the oven are already a beautiful thing ā but a drizzle of silky dark chocolate and a scatter of toasted almonds takes them somewhere truly special. The pears roast in a simple glaze of honey, coconut oil, cinnamon, and ginger until their edges turn golden and their flesh becomes spoon-tender, filling your kitchen with an irresistible fragrance. Many chocolate-based desserts sneak in citrus zest or orange extract for brightness, but this one skips all of that entirely and still delivers incredible depth of flavor through the 70% cacao chocolate and warm spices. The almonds go onto the pan partway through roasting so they toast up perfectly without burning, adding a satisfying crunch against the soft fruit. A touch of vanilla powder stirred into the chocolate sauce rounds everything out in the most understated, elegant way. It comes together with minimal fuss and no special equipment beyond a baking sheet and a small saucepan, making it an easy win for a weeknight treat or a dinner party dessert that looks far more impressive than the effort involved.
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4 servings
- 4 firm-ripe pears (such as bosc or anjou), halved and cored
- 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 2 tbsp honey
- Ā½ tsp ground cinnamon
- Ā¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
- ā cup raw almonds, roughly chopped
- 2 oz dark chocolate (70% cacao or higher), finely chopped
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- Ā¼ tsp vanilla powder (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400Ā°F (205Ā°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a small bowl, stir together the melted coconut oil, honey, cinnamon, ginger, and salt. Place the pear halves cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet and brush the cut surfaces generously with the honey mixture.
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