PEAR, PECAN AND CHOCOLATE BROWNIE

The ultimate chocolate brownie with tender pieces of pears and crunchy pecans inside. It's chocolaty, fruity and easy to make!

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Prep time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 45 minutes

Total time: 65 minutes

Serves 6-8

Ingredients:

  • 2 pears or apples

  • 180 g butter/plant based butter

  • 190 g dark chocolate 

  • 20 g unsweetened cocoa powder 

  • 80 g plain flour

  • 3 large eggs

  • 250 g golden brown sugar 

  • 1 pinch salt 

  • A handful of pecans


Recipe:

1- Cut the pears into quarters lengthwise. With an electric mixer, whisk the eggs and sugar, for 5-6 minutes, or until thick and creamy. 

2- Fill a small saucepan about a quarter full with hot water, and pop a mixing bowl on top so it rests on the rim of the pan, not touching the water (this is called a bain marie). Add the butter and chocolate to the bowl, and put over the heat until the butter and chocolate have melted, stirring occasionally. 

3- Combine the chocolate mixture to the egg mixture. Add the flour and cacao, and mix until combined. 

4- Preheat the oven to 170 C/150 fan/3 gas mark. Pour the batter into a lined square cake tin (20 cm x 20 cm), top with the pears, and nuts. Bake for 40-45 minutes. Let cool completely before cutting. 

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