Baked Pear Chips

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

by eatwell101
Yield: 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.

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Ingredients

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• 2 pears (we like Bartletts for this recipe)
• 4 oz chocolate chips (milk chocolate o rdark)

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Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 225°F (105°C).
2. 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.
3. Place pear slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. And bake for 1 hour.
4. 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.
5. Melt chocolate in the microwave or in a double boiler (bain marie) on the stove-top.
6. 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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