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Poached Pears with Pomegranate Sauce
10 min prep time
6 min cook time
2servings
Recipe by
American Diabetes Association and American Heart Association
Source
Diabetes & Heart Healthy Recipes
Photo by
Mittera
How to Make Poached Pears with Pomegranate Sauce
This heart-healthy dessert for two is packed with antioxidants from pomegranate juice. This is perfect for a special Valentine's day meal for two! Pear's mild sweetness is punched up with a tart pomegranate sauce. Fruit-based desserts are a great way to enjoy a sweet treat that is packed with nutrients and fiber.
10 min prep time
6 min cook time
2servings
1 pear half with 1 tbsp sauce
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
- In a small saucepan, stir together the pomegranate juice and sugar. Add the pear halves with the cut side down. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes, or until tender, turning occasionally. Remove from the heat. Leaving the liquid in the pan, transfer the pear halves with the cut side up to dessert plates.
- Put the cornstarch in a small bowl. Add the water, stirring to dissolve the cornstarch. Pour into the saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking constantly. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Stir in the lemon zest and vanilla. Spoon over the pears. Sprinkle with the almonds.
Nutrition facts
2 Servings
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Serving Size
1 pear half with 1 tbsp sauce
- Amount per serving Calories 120
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Total Fat
3g
- Saturated Fat 0.5g
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Total Carbohydrate
22g
- Dietary Fiber 3g
- Total Sugars 17g
- Added Sugars 4g
- Protein 2g
- Potassium 210mg
- Phosphorous 40mg
Ingredients
100% pomegranate juice
1/3 cup
sugar
2 tsp
pear (peeled, cut in half, and cored)
1
Cornstarch
1/4 tsp
water
1 tbsp
lemon zest
1/4 tsp
vanilla extract
1/4 tsp
sliced almonds (toasted, crumbled)
2 tbsp
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