This spiced pears and pomegranate recipe is an easy fall fruit dessert that you can serve with a cheese selection.
Ingredients
- 3 pears
- 1 pomegranate , skin and light-colored membrane removed
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped almonds , Optional
- 4 sprigs fresh mint leaves for garnish , Optional
Instructions
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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.
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Garnish servings with a sprinkling of chopped almonds and a mint sprig.
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