Spiced Pears and Pomegranate Recipe
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Spiced Pears and Pomegranate

By: misslisa 
"An easy fruit dessert made with fall fruit that can be served with a cheese selection"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (49)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 pears - peeled, cored and cut into wedges
  • 1 pomegranate, skin and light-colored membrane removed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped almonds (optional)
  • 4 sprigs fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Directions

  1. Place the sliced pears and pomegranate seeds into a bowl. Toss with lemon juice to coat. Combine the brown sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a small cup or bowl, then mix into the fruit. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to blend the flavors. Serve in individual dishes, and garnish with a sprinkling of chopped almonds and a sprig of mint.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 164 | Total Fat: 1.9g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2003 by DANADOO   view full review
This recipe is not only delicious, but also uses my favorite fruit--pomegranate! Accented by...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2008 by mermaid   view full review
This is the kind of recipe I love. Nothing artificial in it. All fresh. Delicious. No, it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2007 by MOLLYES   view full review
SO good. Easy & much healthier than most desserts. I served this with plain yogurt sweetened...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2006 by Mommy2ToenJa   view full review
Yum! It's not easy finding pomegranate recipes that use the arils so I'm really glad to have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2010 by SYNEVA B   view full review
I made this salad twice, once for book club and once for new year's eve. It was a raving...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2006 by TRIDOX   view full review
Wonderful presentation of pomegranate and pears. It is well worth the effort to collect the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2008 by chrisbrandt   view full review
An excellent way to use pomegranate. I usually make them the night before I need them and let...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2011 by Lane   view full review
Wonderful! I love this recipe! It is super easy to make and really tasty. I have already made...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2005 by reiscakes   view full review
This is a good dish but very difficult to eat. Pomegranites have very hard seeds inside each...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2008 by pomplemousse   view full review
Very very good. I love pears, and marinating them with pomegranates and the spice mix made...

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