Pear Sorbet -

Pear Sorbet

Low chemical, free of egg, dairy, gluten, nut and soy.

Ingredients

6 large (2 kg/4 lb 8 oz) very ripe pears
440 g (2 cups) sugar
200 ml (7 fl oz) water

Details

Serves: 5

Method

Thickly peel the pears, then core them and slice them into thick pieces. Place the pears in a large saucepan, just cover with water and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until tender. Drain and allow to cool.

Purée the pears in a blender or food processor until smooth.

Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Allow the syrup to cool. Mix together the sugar syrup and pear puree, then pour into a shallow metal pan. Freeze until just solid.

Remove the pan from the freezer. Beat or process until a'slush' forms. Return to the pan and freeze until firm.

Preparation time: 40 minutes + overnight freezing
Cooking time: 15 minutes

HINT:- Sorbets may be served before the main course to refresh the palate, or with other creams or fruit as a dessert.

Related food category:

• Dessert