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Slow Cooker Pomegranate Poached Pears

This slow cooker pomegranate poached pears is a vegan and gluten free treat that is refined sugar free! Perfect for healthy entertaining this holiday season!
Course Dessert
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8 people
Calories 210kcal

Ingredients

Poached Pears

  • 8 forelle pears
  • 2 1/2 cups pomegranate juice
  • 1 1/2 cups late harvest Riesling
  • 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • Rind from half an orange
  • 1 inch piece of ginger peeled and sliced
  • Vanilla bean split (seeds and pod)

Garnish

  • 1 cup pomegranate arils
  • 1/2 cup pistachios
  • 4 cups Coconut Yogurt for serving
  • Orange twists for garnish

Instructions

  • Peel pears and remove the core with a melon baller. Transfer to the slowcooker with the juice, wine, molasses, cinnamon stick, orange, ginger, 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: 210kcal