GINGER PEAR SORBET

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Provided by Lucy Metcalf

Categories     Ginger     Dessert     Freeze/Chill     Quick & Easy     Frozen Dessert     Lemon     Pear     Vegan     Bon Appétit     Portland     Oregon

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 15- to 16-ounce can pear halves in heavy syrup
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon (packed) finely chopped crystallized ginger
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
Fresh mint sprigs (optional)

Steps:

  • Line 9-inch glass pie dish with plastic wrap. Drain syrup from pears into small bowl; transfer pears to prepared dish. Add sugar, ginger and lemon peel to syrup and stir until sugar dissolves. Pour syrup mixture over pears. Cover and freeze until solid, at least 6 hours.
  • Turn pear mixture out onto work surface; peel off plastic. Cut into 1-inch pieces. Place in processor; blend until smooth. Freeze in covered container 1 hour. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep frozen.) Scoop sorbet into glasses. Garnish with mint sprigs, if desired.

Saam Khan Official
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Overall, I thought this sorbet was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either.


Yousef Lawand
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I had some trouble getting the sorbet to freeze properly. I think I might have used too much liquid.


ssali zack
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This sorbet was a bit too tart for my taste. I would add more sugar next time.


vishal Sharma
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I found the texture of this sorbet to be a bit icy. I would try using a different method of freezing next time.


Ryder Family
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This sorbet is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Usman Hashmi
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I've made this sorbet several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for special occasions.


Rethabile Nolo
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This sorbet is a great way to get kids to eat fruit. My kids love the sweet and tangy flavor.


princess arinola
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I love the color of this sorbet. It's so vibrant and inviting.


Beverley meins
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This sorbet is a great make-ahead dessert. It's perfect for parties or potlucks.


Laporscha Lester
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I'm not a big fan of ginger, but I really enjoyed this sorbet. The pear flavor really mellows out the ginger.


Nomi Ghakkar
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This sorbet is a great way to cool down on a hot summer day. It's also a healthy and delicious snack.


Izz
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I love how this sorbet is not too sweet. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Hamidullah Qurbani
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I was looking for a refreshing sorbet recipe and this one fit the bill perfectly. The ginger-pear combination is so refreshing and flavorful.


ABDUL GAFFUR
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This recipe is a keeper! It's a great way to use up ripe pears and it's a delicious and healthy dessert.


TEAM AGENT
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I made this sorbet for a dinner party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation.


Asad Athwal
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This sorbet was easy to make and turned out great! I used a food processor instead of a blender, and it worked just fine.


Ziyad Pathan
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I've never had pear sorbet before, but this recipe was a great introduction. The flavor was light and refreshing, and the ginger added a nice touch of warmth.


Kaitlyn Luu
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This sorbet was a delightful treat! The combination of ginger and pear was perfectly balanced, and the texture was smooth and creamy. I especially enjoyed the subtle hint of spiciness from the ginger.