Chai-Spiced Pomegranate Pears

Poached pears are an easy and elegant dessert to serve after a rich meal, since they won’t weigh you down quite like a slice of cake or pie. If you’re serving a crowd, you can easily scale the recipe up two or three times without any trouble—just make sure you use a large-enough pot that it won’t boil over on to the stove. This version takes advantage of pomegranate juice’s naturally crimson hue to create a stunningly colored dessert, in addition to featuring its tart and tangy flavor. Acce