Gelatin Free Dark Chocolate Roasted Pears with Almonds
Roasted pears are one of those desserts that feel far more impressive than the effort involved, and this version leans fully into that magic. The pears go into the oven brushed with honey, coconut oil, warm cinnamon, and ginger, and they come out caramelized at the edges and tender all the way through. Scattered almonds toast right alongside them in the final minutes, adding a satisfying crunch to every bite. A quick drizzle of melted dark chocolate — stirred smooth with just a touch of coconut oil — pulls the whole thing together into something that looks genuinely stunning on a plate. For anyone navigating gelatin-free eating, desserts can be tricky territory since so many store-bought sweets and chocolate coatings sneak it in as a stabilizer or glaze. Here, every ingredient is straightforward and plant-based, so there's nothing hidden to worry about. Serve these warm and watch them disappear fast.
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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
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
- ⅓ cup raw almonds, roughly chopped
- 2 oz dark chocolate (70% cacao or higher), finely chopped
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- ¼ tsp vanilla powder (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°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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