Sweet, delicious and presents beautifully
This dessert makes the most of fall fruits by poaching them in pomegranate juice, cinnamon sticks and star anise. Not only is this sweet, fruit treat delicious, it looks absolutely beautiful served on a small white plate.
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4 bosc pears
4 cups (32 ounces) unsweetened pomegranate juice
10 kumquats
2 cinnamon sticks
2 pieces of whole star anise
Each pear contains:
Calories 310
Total fat 0.5g
Saturated fat 0g
Trans fat 0g
Protein 3g
Total carbohydrate 78g
Fiber 10g
Sugar 61g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 40mg
Recipe developed by cookbook author Sara Quessenberry for Cleveland Clinic Wellness
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