Pear Granita

1. 1

   Quarter the pears, peel them, and remove the cores.

2. 2

   Dice the pears into 1-inch (3-cm) pieces.

3. 3

   Put them in a medium-sized, nonreactive saucepan with the water and sugar and cook over medium heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until completely soft, about 8 minutes.

4. 4

   A knife inserted into a pear chunk should meet no resistance.

5. 5

   Cool to room temperature, then puree the pears and their liquid in a blender or food processor until smooth.

6. 6

   Freeze according to the instructions for freezing granita on page 145.

7. 7

   Serve Pear Granita with Chocolate Sorbet (page 120) or Chocolate Ice Cream, Philadelphia-Style (page 28).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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