Poached Pomegranate Pears

• 2 cups unsweetened pomegranate juice
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup vanilla rum
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 teaspoon whole cloves
• 4 large firm pears
• 1/3 cup white sugar

1. Combine pomegranate juice, orange juice, rum, 1/2 cup white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, and cloves in a large pot; simmer until sugar is completely dissolved, about 10 minutes.
2. Peel pears, leaving stem intact. Slice 1/4 inch off the bottom for pears to stand securely.
3. Place pears gently in the pot and cover. Simmer for 30 minutes, basting pears every 5 to 10 minutes. Remove pot from heat and let stand for 30 minutes, continuing to baste occasionally. Remove pears from pot and set aside.
4. Strain spices from poaching liquid and add 1/3 cup sugar. Return to a low boil and reduce until sauce is thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
5. Ladle sauce over pears to serve.

pomegranate juice, orange juice, vanilla rum, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, firm pears, white sugar

Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/245344/poached-pomegranate-pears/ (may not work)