Gut Friendly Dark Chocolate Roasted Pears with Almonds
Roasted fruit has a way of becoming something truly special in the oven, and these caramelized pear halves are no exception. A simple brush of honey, coconut oil, warm cinnamon, and ginger transforms firm pears into tender, golden-edged beauties with lightly toasted almonds nestled into every bite. The finishing drizzle of melted dark chocolate — 70% cacao or higher — adds a rich, slightly bitter depth that balances the natural sweetness of the fruit without tipping the whole thing into dessert overload. Dark chocolate at that cacao percentage brings along prebiotic fiber that supports a healthy gut microbiome, making this feel like an indulgence you can genuinely feel good about. The whole thing comes together on a single baking sheet, which means minimal cleanup and maximum payoff. Serve these warm straight from the oven and they'll disappear fast — but they're elegant enough to plate for guests without a second thought.
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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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