This recipe celebrates some of my favorite winter fruits. Pear, pomegranate and lemon shine in this breakfast that eats like a dessert. I like bosc pears for poaching, but any variety will work nicely.
Cardamom-Pomegranate Poached Pears with Yogurt
Print recipe- 3 Servings
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: 292
Nutrition
Serving Size
341g
Servings
3
Calories
292
Carbohydrates
48g
Total Fat
4.5g
Protein
7g
Sodium
33mg
Fiber
6.5g
Ingredients
- 3 pears, peeled, sliced lengthwise and cored
- 1 tbsp butter, unsalted
- 1 cup pomegranate juice
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 10-12 pods whole cardamom
- 3/4 cup non-fat vanilla yogurt
- 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- 6 tbsp pomegranate arils
Directions
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Step 1
Heat large skillet or pan over medium heat. Add butter. Once melted, add pear halves, cut side facing down, to skillet. Brown for about 5 minutes.
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Step 2
Add pomegranate juice, maple syrup, vanilla extract and cardamom pods to the pan, stir to combine ingredients, and cover. Poach pears for 15 minutes.
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Step 3
Allow pears to cool before serving. To serve, place pears cut side up on plate or inside bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of yogurt to each pear half. Sprinkle with lemon zest and garnish with pomegranate arils. (Note: Do not serve cardamom pods.)
Make Ahead Tip
Pears can be prepared 1-2 days in advance for quick and easy meal assembly.