PEAR AND RED WINE SORBET
This sorbet might sound unusual, but it's a sophisticated (and delicious) twist on the standard one-note fruit sorbet: the sweetness of the pears and the acidity of the red wine balance each another out, a sprinkle of black pepper adds bite and a baseline of cinnamon and vanilla warm it all up. It couldn't be easier to make (sauté, blend and freeze) and it's gorgeous to boot.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories ice creams and sorbets, dessert
Time 2h
Yield One quart
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Peel, core and quarter the pears. Place them in a medium saucepan with the sugar, red wine, water, cinnamon stick and vanilla extract. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, until the pears are soft and translucent. This will take 15 to 20 minutes if the pears are ripe and soft to begin with, or about 30 minutes if they're somewhat hard. Add the pepper.
- Using tongs, remove the pears to a bowl. Remove the cinnamon stick from the poaching liquid, and discard. Turn up the heat, and reduce until the mixture has the consistency of a thin syrup. (This step may be unnecessary, depending on how long you cooked the pears and how juicy they were.)
- Place the pears, in batches, in a blender, or place all of them in a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Purée until smooth. Slowly add the poaching liquid and the lemon juice, and blend together. Transfer to a bowl, and chill. Meanwhile, place a 1-quart container in the freezer.
- Freeze in an ice cream maker following the manufacturer's instructions. Transfer to the chilled container, and freeze for at least two hours before serving. If frozen solid, allow to soften in the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 67, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 2 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams
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sema saha
[email protected]This is my new favorite sorbet recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family.
Fyaz Awan
[email protected]I'm vegan, so I used a plant-based yogurt instead of regular yogurt. The sorbet was still creamy and delicious.
Anele Swartbooi
[email protected]I made this sorbet in my ice cream maker and it turned out perfect!
Jasmyne Henry
[email protected]I didn't have any red wine, so I used white wine instead. The sorbet was still delicious.
Abdul Abdul
[email protected]I'm allergic to pears, so I substituted apples. The sorbet turned out great!
Buddy Walser
[email protected]This recipe is a waste of time. The sorbet never froze properly.
Suhail Su
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my sorbet turned out icy. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Meghla Mizan
[email protected]This sorbet is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Sajidjee Sajidjee
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pears, but I really enjoyed this sorbet. The red wine flavor really brings out the sweetness of the pears.
Zachary Miller
[email protected]I made this sorbet for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Tyneshia Stephenson
[email protected]This sorbet is the perfect way to end a meal. It's light and refreshing, and it doesn't weigh you down.
Nirmala poudel
[email protected]The pear and red wine flavors are a match made in heaven. I'm so glad I tried this recipe.
Arafah Pharaoh
[email protected]I love how easy this sorbet is to make. I just threw all the ingredients in my blender and let it do its thing. In a few minutes, I had a delicious and refreshing sorbet that was perfect for a hot summer day.
Riefa J. cabe
[email protected]This pear and red wine sorbet is a delightful treat! The flavors are perfectly balanced, with the sweetness of the pears complementing the tartness of the red wine. The texture is smooth and creamy, and the sorbet melts in your mouth.