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Tender, buttery roasted pears with a sticky chocolate-balsamic glaze, topped with crunchy toasted pecans. This special dish makes a delightful side or dessert for holiday feasts!

Roasted peaches topped with chopped pecans rest enticingly beside chocolate balsamic glazed pears, with a fork nearby on a light-colored surface.

Why You’ll Love This Easy Recipe

This delicious autumn dish features a wonderful medley of flavors and textures.
Makes a great appetizer, side dish, or dessert.
You can have it on the table in just about half an hour.
Packed with superfoods thanks to Earth Echo Cacao Bliss.
Naturally gluten-free, vegetarian, and refined sugar-free.

Halved baked pears with pecans, drizzled in a rich chocolate balsamic glaze, rest on a white plate beside a fork and an uncut pear, all elegantly arranged on a pink surface.

Earth Echo Cacao Bliss

Plate of roasted pear halves topped with pecans and cocoa powder, accompanied by a fork; chocolate balsamic glazed pears add a rich twist. A pouch of Cacao Bliss and a fresh pear are in the background.

Halved baked apples topped with pecans and cinnamon, reminiscent of chocolate balsamic glazed pears, rest elegantly on a white plate, accompanied by a fork and knife.

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A plate with three slices of toast topped with pecans and a dusting of cacao powder sits enticingly beside a blue bag labeled "Cacao Bliss Superfood Elixir Blend." The sweet aroma hints at the delightful addition of chocolate balsamic glazed pears.

Ingredient Notes

Pears: I prefer using Bosc pears for roasting, as they become particularly tender and buttery, but feel free to use any pears you have on hand. Just be certain to core them before roasting!

Butter: Either regular dairy-based butter or plant-based butter can be used in this recipe. It helps tenderize and roast the pears, adding a rich flavor that complements the chocolate notes.

Earth Echo Cacao Bliss: Earth Echo Cacao Bliss Superfood Elixir Blend not only adds a nice nutritional boost, but also provides all the delicious chocolate flavor in the balsamic glaze.

Balsamic vinegar: The natural sweetness of balsamic vinegar creates an exceptional glaze, pairing beautifully with the chocolate flavor of Cacao Bliss. I do not recommend replacing it with any other vinegar.

Maple syrup: Maple syrup lends additional sweetness and a warm-bodied flavor, though you can substitute any granulated or liquid sweetener you prefer.

Pecans: Chopped or coarsely crushed raw pecans, toasted on the stovetop for a few minutes, add additional flavor, as well as a wonderful textural component. If you are on a nut-free diet, feel free to omit it or use toasted pumpkin seeds or hemp seeds instead.

A white plate showcases sliced caramelized pears drizzled with a rich chocolate balsamic glaze and topped with chopped pecans. A fork holds a piece of pear, inviting you to indulge.

How to Make Chocolate Balsamic Pears

Halved pears in a black pan, each topped with a square of butter, are elevated to new heights when drizzled with chocolate balsamic glaze.

Halved pears with butter in a black skillet, ready to be transformed into chocolate balsamic glazed pears.

Caramelized pears in a black skillet, glistening with a rich chocolate balsamic glaze.

A purple whisk in a white bowl mixing dark chocolate ingredients for a rich balsamic glazed pears recipe.

A bowl containing cocoa powder mixed with a dark liquid, hinting at the rich allure of chocolate balsamic glazed pears.

Close-up of a bowl with partially melted reddish-brown chocolate, showing specks and a glossy texture on the surface, reminiscent of the rich glaze found on chocolate balsamic glazed pears.

Chopped pecans scattered alongside chocolate balsamic glazed pears on a light gray surface.

Halved pears roasting in a pan with a shiny chocolate balsamic glaze.

Close-up of roasted chocolate balsamic glazed pear halves, their glossy surface reflecting a rich, dark hue on the moody backdrop.

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Place pear halves cut side up in a baking dish and add a pat of butter on each. Roast for 20 minutes until tender, then flip them cut side down and roast for 5 more minutes.
While they roast, simmer balsamic vinegar over medium heat until reduced by half, whisking constantly. Turn off the heat and whisk in Earth Echo Cacao Bliss and maple syrup.
In a hot skillet, toast pecans for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, then set aside.
Flip the pears cut side up, drizzle with chocolate balsamic glaze, sprinkle with pecans, and enjoy!

Grilled chocolate balsamic glazed pear halves topped with chopped pecans rest on a white plate, accompanied by a fork and a whole pear nearby.

Serving Suggestions

If feeling a bit indulgent, serve with a dollop of whipped cream.
Serve these pears as a sweet side dish to hearty mains like vegan meatloaf or stuffed acorn squash.
Top off your morning oatmeal or pancakes with one of these glazed pears.
Chop these pears and mix them into chia pudding.

Close-up of baked pears drizzled with chocolate balsamic glaze, topped with pecans and brown sugar.

More Delicious Cacao Bliss Recipes

No Bake Pumpkin Bars

Chocolate S’mores Cookies

Choco-Spice Apricot Buckwheat Breakfast Bars

Chocolate Almond Flour Biscotti

Chocolate Peanut Butter Quinoa Crunch Bites