Poached Pomegranate Pears

Pears get a gorgeous red hue from pomegranate juice spiked with rum, cinnamon, and cloves in this simple, elegant holiday dessert recipe.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 562 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• ⅓ cup white sugar
• 1 cup orange juice
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 teaspoon whole cloves
• 2 cups unsweetened pomegranate juice
• ½ cup vanilla rum
• 4 large firm pears

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine pomegranate juice, orange juice, rum, 1/2 cup white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, and cloves in a large pot; simmer until sugar is completely dissolved, about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Peel pears, leaving stem intact. Slice 1/4 inch off the bottom for pears to stand securely.

Step 3

Place pears gently in the pot and cover. Simmer for 30 minutes, basting pears every 5 to 10 minutes. Remove pot from heat and let stand for 30 minutes, continuing to baste occasionally. Remove pears from pot and set aside.

Step 4

Strain spices from poaching liquid and add 1/3 cup sugar. Return to a low boil and reduce until sauce is thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 5

Ladle sauce over pears to serve.