Rice Free Dark Chocolate Roasted Pears with Almonds
Warm, caramelized pears draped in glossy dark chocolate and scattered with toasted almonds — this dessert looks like it came from a fancy restaurant but comes together with one baking sheet and a handful of pantry staples. The pears roast low and slow until their edges turn golden and jammy, soaking up a honey-cinnamon glaze that fills the kitchen with an incredible spiced aroma. Chopped almonds go in partway through so they toast right alongside the fruit, adding a satisfying crunch to every bite. A quick stovetop drizzle of 70% dark chocolate and coconut oil ties everything together with a rich, slightly bitter finish that balances the natural sweetness of the pears beautifully. There's no grain, no flour, and no hidden starch to worry about here — just fruit, nuts, chocolate, and a few warming spices doing all the heavy lifting. It works equally well as an elegant dinner party dessert or a weeknight treat when you want something that feels indulgent without a lot of effort. Serve them 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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