Baked Pear Chips turn fresh pears into a crunchy, good-for-you snack and take them to the next level by dipping them in chocolate for a decadent and healthy treat. Package creatively to give as gifts to your family and your health-conscious friends!
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Key ingredients for the pear chips
Well, this easy snack counts only two ingredients:
- Pears
- Milk or dark chocolate
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How to make the pear chips
- Prep and bake the pears – Preheat your oven, slice pears thinly, and arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until crisp, flipping halfway through.
- Melt the chocolate – Gently melt the chocolate in the microwave or a double boiler, then let it cool slightly.
- Serve or decorate – Dip pear chips in melted chocolate or drizzle on top; allow chocolate to set before serving.
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Baked Pear Chips
Author: Nina L. Palmer | Servings: 15 to 20 chips
Prep Time: 10 min |
Cook Time: 60 min
Turn fresh pears into a crunchy, good-for-you snack and take them to the next level by dipping in chocolate for a decadent and healthy treat.
- 2 pears (we like Bartletts for this recipe)
- 4 oz chocolate chips (milk chocolate o rdark)
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Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 225°F (105°C).
- Cut pears into slices that are 1/8 inch thick (3mm) using a mandoline slicer. Use the tip of a knife to discard out any seeds that remain.
- Place pear slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. And bake for 1 hour.
- Flip over slices and bake for 30 minutes more or until slices reach desired crispness. If the slices are thicker it may take up to an hour to become crisp.
- Melt chocolate in the microwave or in a double boiler (bain marie) on the stove-top.
- Allow melted chocolate to cool down a bit, and serve.
Recipe Notes
- You can dip the pear chips in melted chocolate, or drizzle chocolate on the chips and allow chocolate to set before serving.
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