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October 19, 2016 By Stephanie McKercher, RDN

Roasted Pears with Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Sauce

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I’ll be honest, I never used to care for pears all that much.  They just seemed a little bland compared to some of the other fruits out there.  Of course, tastebuds change, so I continued to try them each and every year (without much luck).  Until now…until I found the most ideal chocolatey, nutty accompaniment.

Roasted Pears with Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Sauce. Roasted pears are perfect for fall! The healthy fruit is drizzled with dark chocolate hazelnut sauce in this healthy whole food plant-based vegan recipe from www.gratefulgrazer.com.

When in doubt, add chocolate.  I think it’s helped me love a new type of fruit on more than one occasion.  Same goes for roasting, which has to be the best cooking technique for amplifying the delicious, natural flavors in seasonal fruits and vegetables, especially in the fall.

Roasted Pears with Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Sauce. Roasted pears are perfect for fall! The healthy fruit is drizzled with dark chocolate hazelnut sauce in this healthy whole food plant-based vegan recipe from www.gratefulgrazer.com.

Besides being the recipe that helped me appreciate pears, this simple dessert is also perfect for weeknights.  Toss a couple pears in the already preheated oven while you eat dinner and they’ll be ready to go for dessert by the time you’re finished.

Roasted Pears with Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Sauce. Roasted pears are perfect for fall! The healthy fruit is drizzled with dark chocolate hazelnut sauce in this healthy whole food plant-based vegan recipe from www.gratefulgrazer.com.

These roasted pears are effortless enough for weeknights but that doesn’t mean you should write them off for holidays and parties either.  They’re both decadent and wholesome; a perfect fit for weekend brunch and Thanksgiving dinner tables.

Roasted Pears with Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Sauce. Roasted pears are perfect for fall! The healthy fruit is drizzled with dark chocolate hazelnut sauce in this healthy whole food plant-based vegan recipe from www.gratefulgrazer.com.

The plant-based dark chocolate hazelnut sauce I drizzled over these roasted pears is a simple combination of coconut oil, cacao powder, hazelnuts, almond milk, honey or maple syrup, and salt.  Think of it as a homemade Nutella sauce that works with so much more than just pears.  Try it over apples, pomegranate, berries, yogurt, banana ice cream, and more.

There’s no limit when it comes to dark chocolate and hazelnuts.  No limit.

Roasted Pears with Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Sauce. Roasted pears are perfect for fall! The healthy fruit is drizzled with dark chocolate hazelnut sauce in this healthy whole food plant-based vegan recipe from www.gratefulgrazer.com.

This dark chocolate hazelnut sauce might even be a bit magical, if you ask me.  After all of these years, it finally made a bonafide pear enthusiast out of me.

Roasted Pears with Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Sauce. Roasted pears are perfect for fall! The healthy fruit is drizzled with dark chocolate hazelnut sauce in this healthy whole food plant-based vegan recipe from www.gratefulgrazer.com.

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Roasted Pears with Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Sauce
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 
Roasted pears are perfect for fall! The healthy fruit is drizzled with dark chocolate hazelnut sauce in this healthy whole food plant-based vegan recipe.
Course: Breakfast, brunch, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan
Servings: 2 -4
Author: Stephanie McKercher, RDN
Ingredients
  • 2 halved pears cored (I used Bosc pears)
  • 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil divided
  • 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts divided
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk or milk of choice
  • 2 tablespoons cacao powder
  • 1 tablespoon honey or pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt I used pink Himalayan sea salt
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400º F. Place pears cut side down in a baking dish and drizzle with 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil. Bake until tender and golden brown, 35-45 minutes.
  2. In the meantime, prepare the chocolate sauce. Combine remaining melted coconut oil, 1/4 cup hazelnuts, milk, cacao powder, honey or maple syrup, and salt in a blender and blend on high until smooth, about 2-3 minutes, pausing to scrape edges as needed. Cover and set aside until pears are cooked.
  3. Remove pears from oven and transfer to serving dish cut side up. Drizzle chocolate sauce over top and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts before serving.
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  1. Shamera || Full On Faith Nutrition says

    November 30, 2016 at 7:07 pm

    I just might dream about these roasted pears tonight! This looks absolutely delicious.

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    • Stephanie McKercher, RDN says

      December 2, 2016 at 7:35 pm

      haha thanks so much Shamera! Happy dreaming! 😉

      Reply

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