Spiced Pears and Pomegranate

This spiced pears and pomegranate recipe is an easy fall dessert enhanced with lemon, brown sugar cinnamon, and nutmeg. Garnish with almonds and mint.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 164 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

Garnish servings with a sprinkling of chopped almonds and a mint sprig.