Proserpina's Revenge by Hell's Belles (Granita and

Name: Proserpina's Revenge by Hell's Belles (Granita and Sorbetto Duo)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 2 cups sweet white wine (preferably Italian); ½ cup sugar; 2 ripe pears, peeled seeded and halved; ¼ cup lemon-flavored liqueur (recommend Caravella Limoncello); mint, leaves to garnish; 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced; ¾ cup sugar; 1 teaspoon orange liqueur (Gran Gala); 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 pomegranate, seeds only; 1 dash grappa (no subsitution)

Servings: persons

1 cup water
2 cups sweet white wine (preferably Italian)
½ cup sugar
2 ripe pears, peeled seeded and halved
¼ cup lemon-flavored liqueur (recommend Caravella Limoncello)
mint, leaves to garnish
1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
¾ cup sugar
1 teaspoon orange liqueur (Gran Gala)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 pomegranate, seeds only
1 dash grappa (no subsitution)

1
To prepare Granita: Combine water, 1 cup wine and sugar in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
2
Add pears and simmer about 10 minutes.
3
Set aside and allow to cool.
4
Remove the pears from liquid and puree in a food processor until smooth.
5
(Reserve the cooking liquid.)
6
Transfer pears to mixing bowl.
7
Add the cooking liquid, 1 cup wine and limoncello to the bowl.
8
Mix well.
9
Pour into a shallow baking pan that and place into freezer.
10
Every hour scrape granita with fork to form coarse crystals and refreeze.
11
Repeat process until ready to serve.
12
In meantime, to prepare sorbet:
13
Combine hulled and sliced strawberries, sugar and liqueur in medium bowl and stir to dissolve sugar.
14
Cover bowl and let stand for an hour- stir a few times in between.
15
Puree the strawberries in a blender or food processor and add lemon juice.
16
Chill mixture, then proceed with freezing in an ice cream maker following manufacturer's instructions.
17
To serve, place scoop of granita, garnished with mint leaves on one side of dessert bowl.
18
Place scoop of sorbetto on other side of dessert bowl and garnish with pomegranate seeds.
19
Splash both sides with Grappa and serve immediately to your unsuspecting victim.

283

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup water, 2 cups sweet white wine (preferably Italian), ½ cup sugar, 2 ripe pears, peeled seeded and halved, and more.

Yes, Proserpina's Revenge by Hell's Belles (Granita and Sorbetto Duo) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep frozen in an airtight container for up to 1–2 months. Let it soften for a few minutes before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Proserpina's Revenge by Hell's Belles (Granita and Sorbetto Duo)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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