Walnut Free Dark Chocolate Roasted Pears with Almonds
Caramelized at the edges, fragrant with cinnamon and ginger, and finished with a drizzle of silky dark chocolate — these roasted pears are the kind of dessert that feels far more impressive than the effort involved. Honey and coconut oil do the heavy lifting in the oven, coaxing the fruit into something tender and golden while the natural sugars concentrate into a lightly sticky glaze. Chopped almonds go in partway through roasting so they toast up just enough to add a satisfying crunch against the soft pear flesh. The chocolate sauce comes together in minutes on the stovetop — just dark chocolate and a touch of coconut oil stirred over low heat until glossy and pourable. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns around walnuts specifically, this recipe leans entirely on almonds, so there's no guesswork about what's hiding in the ingredient list. It's an elegant, naturally gluten-free dessert that works just as well for a weeknight treat as it does for company.
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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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