PEAR AND CRANBERRY SORBET
This dessert is elegant enough to serve with Thanksgiving dinner, either as a pre-dessert course, or just as a lighter alternative to heavy pies and cakes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine sugar with 1 3/4 cups water in a medium saucepan. Stir well, and cook the mixture over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar has dissolved, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer the syrup to a metal mixing bowl, and set bowl over an ice bath, or place in the refrigerator to chill, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, peel and core 3 pears. Chop into 1/4-inch dice and toss with 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Transfer to a medium saucepan. Add cranberries. Cover and cook over medium heat until the juices are released, 6 to 8 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook, covered, until pears are very soft, 12 to 18 minutes. Transfer mixture to a food processor and process until smooth. (At this stage, the puree may be passed through a fine strainer to get a smoother texture.) Transfer puree to metal bowl; let chill over an ice bath or in refrigerator, about 30 minutes.
- Combine chilled puree with syrup and 1/4 cup lemon juice. Transfer the mixture to an ice-cream machine and freeze, following the manufacturer's instructions. If a machine is not available, place the mixture in an 11 by 6 by 2 3/4-inch plastic container (this size container works best) in the freezer for 1 hour. After 1 hour, stir with a fork. Continue to freeze, stirring every 30 minutes, until the sorbet has set and is completely frozen, about 4 hours.
- Meanwhile, make the serving shells. Cut the top inch from the 6 remaining pears, and reserve the tops. Using a melon baller, scoop out as much flesh from the pears as possible, leaving the skin intact. Brush the insides of the pears with the remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Place the pears and their tops in a large plastic container, and cover; transfer to the freezer for at least 2 hours. The shells may be prepared 2 to 3 days ahead. To serve, fill frozen shells with sorbet, and garnish with the pear tops. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 g, Fiber 2 g, Sodium 1 g
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mh sayon
[email protected]This sorbet is the perfect way to end a meal. It's light and refreshing, and it doesn't weigh you down.
Leo Zepeda
[email protected]This sorbet is so addictive! I can't stop eating it.
Jamal Fareed
[email protected]I love the texture of this sorbet. It's smooth and creamy, but it also has a nice bite to it.
Jahan Zaib
[email protected]This sorbet is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. It's not too sweet, and the tartness of the cranberries really shines through.
Emily Heart
[email protected]I love that this sorbet is made with all-natural ingredients. I can feel good about serving it to my family and friends.
Rashiq Hanning
[email protected]This sorbet is so refreshing and light, it's like a spa treatment for my taste buds.
Leumiss Sky
[email protected]This sorbet is the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day.
Gbenga Quadri
[email protected]I love the vibrant color of this sorbet! It's so inviting and makes me want to eat it right away.
Muzamil Akram
[email protected]This sorbet is the perfect dessert for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.
isoluwaemmy_
[email protected]Overall, I really enjoyed this sorbet and would definitely make it again. It's a great way to use up leftover pears and cranberries.
Raymond Beatty
[email protected]I found that the sorbet was a bit icy, even after following the recipe exactly. I think I may have needed to churn it for a longer period of time.
Nor Mohammad
[email protected]The sorbet was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I was able to easily adjust the amount of sugar to make it more to my liking.
Momin Hossain
[email protected]This sorbet was so easy to make, even for a novice cook like me. I was able to whip it up in no time and it turned out perfectly.
C.M. Acharya
[email protected]I made this sorbet for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the sorbet's smooth, creamy texture.
J Labrador
[email protected]This sorbet was an absolute delight! The combination of sweet pears and tangy cranberries was perfectly balanced and refreshing. I especially appreciated the addition of ginger, which added a subtle warmth and complexity to the flavor profile.