Pear Ginger Sorbet Cups (Printable Version)
Ripe pears filled with gingered sorbet offer a light, fragrant dessert with subtle spice and refreshing flavor.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Pears
01 - 4 ripe but firm pears
→ For the Sorbet
02 - 3 ripe pears, scooped
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1/4 cup water
05 - 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
06 - Juice of 1/2 lemon
# Directions:
01 - Slice the tops from the pears, then carefully scoop out the flesh, reserving for the sorbet. Place the empty pear shells in the freezer to chill.
02 - Combine sugar, water, and grated ginger in a small saucepan. Heat gently, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture becomes a light syrup. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
03 - Add the scooped pear flesh, cooled ginger syrup, and lemon juice to a blender. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth.
04 - Pour the blended mixture into an ice cream maker and churn until set. Spoon the churned sorbet into the frozen pear shells, filling them generously.
05 - Place the filled pears in the freezer for 3 to 4 hours, or until the sorbet is firm. Serve immediately after removing from the freezer.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Uses simple fresh fruit and pantry basics
- Vegan and gluten free without specialty ingredients
- Naturally elegant and perfect for entertaining
- Make ahead for stress—free hosting
02 -
- Low in calories and naturally sweet
- Free of dairy gluten and all major allergens
- Can be made a day ahead
03 -
- If you add a splash of white wine to the base be sure to cook it gently with the syrup to mellow it out for kids or anyone avoiding alcohol
- The empty pear cups can be frozen in advance up to a week before you actually fill them making day of prep a breeze
- Always use a super fine grater for ginger so you do not get stringy bits in the sorbet