Pear & Mint Sorbet
Pear & Mint Sorbet is a refreshing, dairy-free frozen dessert made with sweet ripe pears and cool fresh mint. This easy homemade sorbet blends natural fruit flavor with bright citrus notes to create a smooth, elegant treat perfect for summer desserts, dinner parties, or a light palate cleanser.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe pears peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1 cup water
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Pinch of salt
- Optional Garnish
- Fresh mint leaves
- Thin pear slices
- Extra lemon zest
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat.
- Stir until the sugar completely dissolves to form a simple syrup, then remove from heat and allow it to cool.
- In a blender, add chopped pears, lemon juice, mint leaves, lemon zest, and the cooled simple syrup.
- Blend until the mixture becomes completely smooth.
- If desired, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve for a smoother texture.
- Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions (about 20–25 minutes) until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- Transfer the sorbet to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 2–3 hours until firm.
- Scoop into bowls and garnish with fresh mint leaves or pear slices before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe pears for the sweetest and most flavorful sorbet.
- Chilling the mixture before churning can help create a smoother texture.
- If the sorbet becomes too firm, allow it to sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping.
- Straining the mixture removes pulp and creates an extra-smooth sorbet.