Poached Pears with Pomegranate Sauce
Summary
This heart-healthy dessert for two is packed with antioxidants from pomegranate juice. This is perfect for a special Valentine's day meal for two! Pear's mild sweetness is punched up with a tart pomegranate sauce. Fruit-based desserts are a great way to enjoy a sweet treat that is packed with nutrients and fiber.
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- Prep time
- 10 min
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- Cook time
- 6 min
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- Servings
- 2 Servings
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- Serving size
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1 pear half with 1 tbsp sauce
Ingredients
Ingredients
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100% pomegranate juice
- 1/3 cup
- 1/3 cup
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sugar
- 2 tsp
- 2 tsp
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pear (peeled, cut in half, and cored)
- 1
- 1
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Cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp
- 1/4 tsp
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water
- 1 tbsp
- 1 tbsp
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lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp
- 1/4 tsp
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vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp
- 1/4 tsp
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sliced almonds (toasted, crumbled)
- 2 tbsp
- 2 tbsp
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Directions
Directions
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In a small saucepan, stir together the pomegranate juice and sugar. Add the pear halves with the cut side down. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes, or until tender, turning occasionally. Remove from the heat. Leaving the liquid in the pan, transfer the pear halves with the cut side up to dessert plates.
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Put the cornstarch in a small bowl. Add the water, stirring to dissolve the cornstarch. Pour into the saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking constantly. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Stir in the lemon zest and vanilla. Spoon over the pears. Sprinkle with the almonds.