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Low Sugar Crockpot Pomegranate Poached Pears

This healthy dessert is a low sugar, nutrient dense dessert that let us relive the holidays without the guilt. 
Course Dessert
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings 8 people
Calories 300kcal
Author Abbey Sharp

Ingredients

  • 8 forelle pears
  • 2 1/2 cups pomegranate juice
  • 1/2 cups late harvest Riesling
  • 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • Zest from half an orange
  • 1 piece inch of ginger peeled and sliced
  • Vanilla bean split (seeds and pod)
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
  • Toasted sliced almonds
  • Plain 0% Greek Yogurt for serving

Instructions

  • Peel pears and remove the core with a melon baller. Transfer to the slowcooker with the juice, wine, molasses, cinnamon stick, orange, ginger, cloves and vanilla bean. Cook on low for 3-4 hours.
  • Before serving, reduce the poaching liquid over high heat on the stove until thick and syrupy, about 8- 10 minutes. Serve on a bed of yogurt with a drizzle of sauce, almonds and pomegranate seeds.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal