Gingered Pear Sorbet Recipe

decorate Each Serving With A Dash Of Ground Ginger, Fresh Mint Sprig Or A Sprinkling Of Finely Chopped Crystallized Ginger.

1 (29 Ounce) Can Pear Halves,
    Drained And Syrup Reserved
1/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
1 To 1 1/2 Teaspoons Finely Chopped crystallized
    Ginger Or 1/8 Teaspoon Ground Ginger

heat 1 Cup Of The Reserved Syrup And The Sugar To Boiling, Stirring Constantly; Remove From Heat. Cool. Place Pears, Half At A Time, In Blender Container; Cover And Purée Until Smooth. Mix Syrup, Purée, Lemon Juice And Ginger; Pour Into Metal Ice Cube Tray With The Dividers Removed Or A 9 X 5-inch Loaf Pan. Freeze Until Partially Frozen, 1 To 1 1/2 Hours.

pour Into Blender; Blend On Medium Speed Until Smooth And Fluffy. Return To Ice Cube Tray. Freeze Until Firm, About 3 Hours.

let Stand At Room Temperature About 10 Minutes Before Serving. Yields 6 Servings.