Pear Sorbet
Indulge in the refreshing elegance of homemade pear sorbet, a delightful frozen treat bursting with the natural sweetness of ripe pears and a zesty hint of lemon juice. This easy-to-make sorbet recipe uses simple ingredients like granulated sugar and water to create a velvety, smooth texture, with the option to add pear liqueur for a sophisticated flavor twist. Perfect for dinner parties or a light summer dessert, this no-fuss recipe includes step-by-step guidance for both ice cream maker and no-machine methods, so anyone can enjoy this chilled delight. Whether served in bowls, cones, or as a palate cleanser between meals, pear sorbet is a refreshing way to savor the taste of ripe fruit with every spoonful.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Ripe pears
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 120 milliliters Water
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Pear liqueur (optional)
Instructions
Peel, core, and dice the pears into small chunks.
In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring continuously, until the sugar completely dissolves. This should take about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature.
Place the diced pears into a blender or food processor. Add the cooled sugar syrup, lemon juice, and pear liqueur (if using). Blend until smooth.
Pour the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to remove any pulp or fibers, ensuring a smooth sorbet texture.
Transfer the strained pear mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions, typically for 15-20 minutes.
If you don't have an ice cream maker, pour the mixture into a shallow, freezer-safe container. Freeze for about 1 hour, then stir vigorously with a fork to break up ice crystals. Repeat this process every 30 minutes for about 3 hours, or until the sorbet is smooth and scoopable.
Scoop the sorbet into bowls or cones and serve immediately, or store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
843 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.3 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 12 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 215.6 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.1 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 173.8 g | ||
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 74 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 860 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
