Vegetarian Dark Chocolate Roasted Pears with Almonds
Roasting pears transforms them into something almost unrecognizable — soft, caramelized, and deeply fragrant with warm cinnamon and ginger. A brush of honey and coconut oil helps the cut sides turn golden at the edges, while the natural sugars concentrate into something almost jammy. Scattered almonds toast right on top during the final minutes, adding a satisfying crunch that plays beautifully against the tender fruit. The finishing touch is a simple dark chocolate drizzle made with high-cacao chocolate and just a touch of coconut oil, which keeps it glossy and pourable without any fuss. Every component here is straightforwardly plant-based, so there's no need to swap or substitute a thing — it works exactly as written. This is the kind of dessert that looks impressive enough for a dinner party but comes together with minimal effort and a single baking sheet. Serve them warm and watch them disappear.
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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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