Baked Pears in Spiced Pomegranate Syrup
These baked pears are a wonderful light autumn or winter dessert, perfect for the holidays!
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- 1½ cups unsweetened pomegranate juice ((such as POM Wonderful))
- ¾ cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, (from one large lemon)
- 2 cinnamon sticks, (plus more for serving)
- 6 whole cloves
- 4 firm baking pears, (such as D'Angou or Bosc, peeled and cored (see note))
- ½ cup pomegranate arils ((from one pomegranate or ready-to-eat), for garnish)
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Pre-heat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a small non-reactive sauce pan (such as stainless steel, glass, enameled or nonstick), combine the pomegranate juice and sugar. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat, then add the lemon juice, cinnamon sticks and cloves.
Arrange the pears cut side down in a 9 x 13-inch (23 x 33-cm) baking dish. Pour the pomegranate syrup over the pears, and place the dish in the oven. Bake for about 45 minutes, basting occasionally, until the pears are tender and easily pierced with a sharp knife. If serving hot, proceed to the next step; otherwise, cover and chill until ready to serve.
Place the pears in shallow bowls and spoon the syrup over top. Sprinkle the pomegranate arils around the pears and garnish with cinnamon sticks, if desired. Serve with fork and knife for cutting the pear, and a spoon for the syrup. (The dish may be served hot, cold or room temperature.)
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