Best Pomegranate Poached Pears With Orange Ginger Mascarpone Whipped Cream Recipes

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SPICED PEARS AND POMEGRANATE



Spiced Pears and Pomegranate image

An easy fruit dessert made with fall fruit that can be served with a cheese selection.

Provided by misslisa

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

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
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons finely chopped almonds
4 sprigs fresh mint leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.8 calories, Carbohydrate 38.9 g, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 4.8 mg, Sugar 28.6 g

POMEGRANATE POACHED PEARS WITH YOGURT SAUCE



Pomegranate Poached Pears with Yogurt Sauce image

Your guests are going to love the flavors of lemon and pomegranate in these festive poached pears!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 firm ripe Bosc pears
2 cups pomegranate juice
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cinnamon stick
1 container (6 oz) Liberté® Méditerranée lemon yogurt

Steps:

  • Peel pears, leaving stems intact. Cut slice from bottom of each pear so it will stand upright when served; set aside. In 2-quart saucepan, heat pomegranate juice, water, sugar and cinnamon stick over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Add pears; cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, spooning sauce over pears occasionally, until pears are tender when pierced with tip of sharp knife.
  • Remove pears from syrup. Cook syrup over medium-high heat 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
  • Spoon 1 1/2 tablespoons yogurt onto each plate, drizzle 2 teaspoons syrup over yogurt. Top with pears.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 35 mg, Sugar 32 g, TransFat 0 g

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