Nutmeg Free Dark Chocolate Roasted Pears with Almonds
Warm, caramelized pears draped in glossy dark chocolate and topped with toasty almonds — this dessert looks like it came from a restaurant kitchen but comes together with surprisingly little effort. The honey-coconut glaze, spiked with cinnamon and ginger, soaks into the cut surface of each pear as it roasts, creating jammy, golden edges that smell absolutely incredible. Many classic spiced dessert recipes lean heavily on nutmeg, but this one delivers all that cozy warmth through cinnamon and ginger alone, so you never feel like anything is missing. The almonds go in partway through roasting, giving them just enough time to turn golden and fragrant without burning — though keeping an eye on them in those final minutes is genuinely worth it. A quick stovetop chocolate drizzle made with 70% cacao dark chocolate and a touch of coconut oil ties everything together with a rich, slightly bitter finish that balances the sweetness of the pears beautifully. 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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