Pears Stewed in Pomegranate Syrup

1. 1

   Combine pomegranate juice and sugar in a saucepan.

2. 2

   Peel, halve and core the pears, and drop them into the pomegranate juice mixture.

3. 3

   Add the cinnamon stick, cloves and allspice, cover the pan, and cook the pears gently for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until they are tender.

4. 4

   Strain the syrup, discarding the cinnamon and cloves.

5. 5

   Let pears cool in the liquid, then transfer pears to a bowl.

6. 6

   Boil the liquid until reduced to 1 cup, about 20 minutes.

7. 7

   Pour the syrup over the pears and chill.

8. 8

   To serve, drizzle a serving platter or individual plates with the syrup, place a pear half on each plate, drizzle with more syrup.

9. 9

   Serve with a dollop of sweet yogurt cream and sprinkle with the toasted hazelnuts.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.