Simple Fresh Pear Ice
Transform your dessert repertoire with this Simple Fresh Pear Ice, a refreshingly light and fruity treat that's perfect for warm days. Made with just four simple ingredients—ripe pears, a touch of sugar, bright lemon juice, and water—this easy homemade sorbet-style dessert delivers pure pear flavor in every bite. Featuring no cooking time and requiring only a blender and a freezer, this recipe is a breeze to prepare, making it ideal for busy afternoons or last-minute gatherings. The key technique here is the fork-scraping method, which ensures a beautifully granular and airy texture similar to granita. Serve this delightful pear ice as a standalone dessert or as a palate cleanser between courses. Naturally dairy-free and low in added sugar, it’s a guilt-free indulgence that’s as stunning as it is simple.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 ripe pears
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Peel, core, and chop the ripe pears into small pieces.
Add the chopped pears, granulated sugar, and lemon juice into a blender or food processor.
Blend the mixture until smooth, ensuring there are no large chunks of pear remaining.
Gradually add the water to the blender while blending to create a smooth, pourable consistency.
Taste the mixture and adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar, if needed.
Pour the mixture into a shallow freezer-safe container and spread it out evenly.
Place the container in the freezer and let it freeze for 1 hour.
After 1 hour, use a fork to scrape and stir the mixture to break up ice crystals and create a fluffy texture.
Repeat this scraping process every 30 minutes for a total of 3 hours, or until the pear ice is fully frozen and has a granular texture.
Scoop the pear ice into serving dishes and enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
550 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 15 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 146.5 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.0 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 105.9 g | ||
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 79 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 839 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.
