Pears in Meringue with Chocolate Sauce Recipe

Name: Pears in Meringue with Chocolate Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: *requires overnight preparation; 1 tablespoon toasted almonds, finely chopped; 1 cup glace fruits (preferably cherries, ginger, apricot, fig, and pineapple), finely chopped; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons rum; 3/8 cup water; Small piece cinnamon bark; 4 tablespoons apricot jam; 4 pears, peeled, halved, and cored; 2 egg whites; 4 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, sifted, plus more to dust; 4 squares dark chocolate, chopped

Servings: persons

*requires overnight preparation
1 tablespoon toasted almonds, finely chopped
1 cup glace fruits (preferably cherries, ginger, apricot, fig, and pineapple), finely chopped
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons rum
3/8 cup water
Small piece cinnamon bark
4 tablespoons apricot jam
4 pears, peeled, halved, and cored
2 egg whites
4 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, sifted, plus more to dust
4 squares dark chocolate, chopped

1
Soak almonds, glace fruit, and 1/4 cup rum together overnight.
2
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Combine water, cinnamon, and jam in a large saucepan.
3
Boil until well incorporated and syrupy.
4
Reduce heat.
5
Add pears and cook gently for 5 minutes.
6
Remove to an ovenproof dish.
7
Fill cavities with crystallized fruit.
8
Reserve pan syrup, discarding cinnamon bark.
9
Beat egg whites until stiff.
10
Fold in confectioners' sugar.
11
Pipe this meringue over pears.
12
Dust with confectioners' sugar and bake for 5 minutes.
13
Stir chocolate pieces into warm syrup and add rum.
14
Serve pears on a heated platter, surrounded with warm chocolate sauce.

697

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: *requires overnight preparation, 1 tablespoon toasted almonds, finely chopped, 1 cup glace fruits (preferably cherries, ginger, apricot, fig, and pineapple), finely chopped, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons rum, and more.

Yes, Pears in Meringue with Chocolate Sauce falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pears in Meringue with Chocolate Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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