Spiced Pears and Pomegranate

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

1. 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.

2. 2

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