Pistachio Free Dark Chocolate Roasted Pears with Almonds
Warm, caramelized pears draped in glossy dark chocolate and crowned with toasted almonds — this dessert looks like it came out of a fancy bistro but comes together with a handful of pantry staples. The pears roast in a honey, cinnamon, and ginger glaze until their edges turn golden and their flesh goes buttery-soft, filling your kitchen with an aroma that's genuinely hard to resist. A quick stovetop chocolate drizzle made with high-cacao dark chocolate and a touch of coconut oil ties everything together in the most indulgent way. For anyone navigating tree nut restrictions around pistachios specifically, this recipe leans entirely on almonds, so there's no guesswork about what's in the nut mix. Every ingredient is straightforward and easy to source, which means you can feel confident about what's going on the plate. Serve these warm straight from the oven and they're elegant enough for a dinner party, yet simple enough for a quiet weeknight treat.
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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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