Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (1/2 cup)
  • Calories:
  • 198
  • Fat:
  • 1 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 0 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 0 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 2 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 44 g
  • Fiber:
  • 4 g
  • Protein:
  • 1 g
Contest Winning Recipe

Pear Sorbet

A touch of sweet white wine and citrus makes this lovely pear sorbet so refreshing. You can use canned pears when fresh ones aren't available. And lime juice is a nice substitute for lemon.

SERVINGS

4

CATEGORY

Dessert

METHOD

Freezer

PREP

20 min.

TOTAL

20 min.

INGREDIENTS

  • 5 small pears, peeled and sliced
  • 3/4 cup sweet white wine or apple juice
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until pears are tender. Cool slightly.
    Pour into a food processor; cover and process for 1-2 minutes or until smooth. Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. dish. Cover and freeze for 4 hours or until firm.
    Just before serving, process again in a food processor for 1-2 minutes or until smooth. Spoon into dessert dishes. Yield: 4 servings.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 25, 2008

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