These baked pears are a wonderful light autumn or winter dessert, perfect for the holidays!
Total Time
1hr
5.0
1 Rating
Author: Once Upon A Chef
Servings:
8
Ingredients
•
1 1/2
cups
Unsweetened Pomegranate Juice
•
3/4
cup
Granulated Sugar
•
1
Large
Lemon
, juiced
•
2
Cinnamon Sticks
•
6
Whole Cloves
•
4
Firm
D'anjou Pears
, peeled, cored
or Bosc Pear or Any Firm Baking Pear
•
1/2
cup
Pomegranate Seeds
Cooking Instructions
1.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
2.
Combine Unsweetened Pomegranate Juice (1 1/2 cups) and Granulated Sugar (3/4 cup) in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Boil for 1 minute.
3.
Remove from heat and add 3 Tbsp of Lemon (1), Cinnamon Sticks (2), and Whole Cloves (6).
4.
Peel and core the D'anjou Pears (4) and arrange the pears cut side down in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
5.
Pour the pomegranate syrup over the pears and place the dish in the oven. Bake for about 45 minutes, basting occasionally, until the pears are tender and easily pierced with sharp knife.
6.
Place the pears in shallow bowls and spoon the syrup over top. Sprinkle the Pomegranate Seeds (1/2 cup) around the pears and garnish with cinnamon sticks. Serve hot, cold, or room temperature. Enjoy!
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
153
FAT
0.1 g
PROTEIN
0.7 g
CARBS
40.3 g
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