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Spiced Pomegranate Poached Pears

These pears become so tender and just melt in your mouth . The spiced pomegranate syrup is lovely on the top, with the mascarpone cream and the crunch of hazelnuts.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Spiced Pomegranate Syrup
  • 2 cups Pomegranate Juice
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 5 whole Cloves or 1/2 tsp of ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp Allspice
  • 1/8 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp Ginger (ground)
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract You could use your favorite extract here.
  • 4 pears Pears peeled, cored and sliced in half I recommend Bosc pears for their firm texture.
Toppings

Method
 

  1. Add the Pomegranate juice, sugar, water, and spices to a large saucepan.
  2. Turn on to medium heat and warm fluid until sugar is dissolved. Turn down to a low and allow to simmer.
  3. Peel, core, and slice the pears in half ( if you want them whole you can just peel them and put them in to the syrup whole.)
  4. Put the pears into the pomegranate syrup. Allow the pears to poach for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Remove the pears once they are tender.
  6. Simmer the sauce to thicken and reduce it. for an additional 10-15 m
  7. Top the pears with the pomegranate syrup, Mascarpone Cream, hazelnuts and pomegranate arils.
  8. Enjoy!