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Spiced Pears and Pomegranate
Prep
10 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is my go to dessert when I want something that feels fancy but takes barely any effort. Fresh pears paired with pomegranate seeds create this beautiful, jewel toned dish that looks like you spent hours in the kitchen when really it's just ten minutes of simple prep. The warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg bring everything together perfectly, and here's the best part: pomegranates are packed with antioxidants that make this not just delicious but genuinely good for you. It's naturally sweet, requires zero cooking, and uses ingredients that are usually easy to find year round.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 33 pears - peeled, cored and cut into wedges
- 11 pomegranate, skin and light-colored membrane removed
- 11 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 22 tablespoons light brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 22 tablespoons finely chopped almonds (optional)
- 44 sprigs fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
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Instructions
- 1
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.
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