Wheat Free Dark Chocolate Roasted Pears with Almonds
Caramelized at the edges, tender all the way through, and finished with a drizzle of silky dark chocolate — this is the kind of dessert that feels far more indulgent than the ingredient list suggests. Pears roasted in a honey, cinnamon, and ginger glaze develop a deep, jammy sweetness that pairs beautifully with the slight bitterness of 70% cacao chocolate. Scattered almonds toast right on top of the fruit during the final minutes in the oven, adding a satisfying crunch to every bite. The whole thing comes together with coconut oil as the only fat, so there's no butter, no flour, and absolutely nothing derived from wheat anywhere in the recipe. That makes it a genuinely elegant option for anyone navigating grain sensitivities without wanting to sacrifice a proper showstopper dessert. Serve these warm straight from the oven and watch them disappear — no one will be asking what's missing.
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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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