Spiced Pears and Pomegranate
Description
This spiced pears and pomegranate recipe is an easy fall dessert enhanced with lemon, brown sugar cinnamon, and nutmeg. Garnish with almonds and mint.
Ingredients
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3 pears - peeled, cored and cut into wedges
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1 pomegranate, skin and light-colored membrane removed
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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2 tablespoons light brown sugar
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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2 tablespoons finely chopped almonds
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4 sprigs fresh mint leaves for garnish
Directions
1
Combine pears and pomegranate seeds in a bowl; toss with lemon juice to coat. Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl; stir into fruit. Cover and refrigerate to blend flavors before serving, at least 1 hour.
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Garnish servings with a sprinkling of chopped almonds and a mint sprig.