Pear Sorbet Recipe

By dette

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.

Ingredients

• 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

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 20mins

Preparation

Step 1

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. 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.



Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1/2 cup) equals 198 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 1 g protein.