Its A Poached Pear Sorbet

• 6 large pears, seeded and cut into large chunks
• 4 cups water
• 1 cup sugar
• Zest of half a lemon, finely grated
• Juice of half a lemon
• Pinch of salt

1. Combine the pears in a large saucepan with water, sugar, and lemon zest and bring to a boil over high heat.
2. Reduce to a simmer, cover partially, and cook until tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
3. Drain the tender pears, reserving the poaching liquid, and allow both to cool completely.
4. Place the cooked pears in the bowl of a bar blender or food processor and process, slowly adding the poaching syrup.
5. Continue processing, adding only as much syrup as is necessary to achieve a smooth puree.
6. Pass the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer to remove unwanted fibers.
7. Season with lemon juice and salt, then transfer the mixture to a freezable container.
8. Cover loosely with plastic or waxed paper and place in the freezer.
9. Stir the mixture every 30 minutes until it starts to hold its shape.
10. In about 4 hours it will have a scoopable consistency.
11. Scoop into chilled glasses or bowls and serve with fresh berries, caramel sauce, crushed pecan pralines, a whole poached pear or a splash of Poire Williams.

chunks, water, sugar, lemon, salt

Taken from www.foodrepublic.com/recipes/its-a-poached-pear-sorbet-recipe/ (may not work)