Comments on: Pear Sorbet

By: Tim

Tim — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:46:04 +0000

Hi Claire, Never too late! i think this would easily serve 5 people.

By: Claire Z

Claire Z — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 22:55:14 +0000

I know it’s a bit late to comment on this but I was wondering how many servings this produces? I’m wondering if this is enough for 5 people or if I should magnify the recipe. Thanks!

By: Elizabeth @ Dapper Paper

Elizabeth @ Dapper Paper — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:58:03 +0000

Ah yes, science, i totally forget about you sometimes!
If I don’t use the brandy, i guess i’ll have to make it and eat it all immediately! (oh no, don’t make me!) But i did note you said it taste best later, so I may hunt down some of that brandy.

i know, you were thinking “she is totally trying to mess up the recipe”, but thanks for your advice! :)

By: Tim

Tim — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:16:18 +0000

Hi Elizabeth,
There isn’t a substitute for the brandy. Beyond the flavor, the alcohol in the brandy is what makes this sorbet remain soft and scoopable. Without the brandy, the sorbet will freeze solid. Soooo, My suggestion would be to churn the ice cream just before you plan on serving it so that it remains softish and then freeze whatever leftovers you have in Popsicle molds.
Hope that helps!

By: Elizabeth @ Dapper Paper

Elizabeth @ Dapper Paper — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:02:27 +0000

this looks amazing! And i have some pears so this is gonna go down this week.

Question: what could I substitute for the pear brandy? as in, maybe a fruit juice?

By: Sophie

Sophie — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:20:12 +0000

The pear sorbet looks so tempting !! I love that you added pear brandy!!

MMMMMMMMMM,… Many greetings from Brussels, Belgium!

By: Josie

Josie — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:19:13 +0000

that sounds amazing! I’ve been dying to get an ice cream maker for two years now! I think maybe this summer I may splurge – and this recipe will def be on my list to try!

I love your photos by the way…they completely captivate me!

By: Hannah

Hannah — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:57:43 +0000

gah, i love pears but i’ve never even thought of making pear sorbet. looks amazing!

By: Tim

Tim — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 03:51:10 +0000

Hi Martin- Any pear that tastes good to you can be used. I love Bosc and Anjou and have been using them in this recipe. Just make sure the pears are ripe!

By: Martin Manalansan

Martin Manalansan — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:03:34 +0000

What kind of pears do you recommend?

By: Ting Zhou

Ting Zhou — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:46:06 +0000

Oh，how many kinds of pear in second image? Today i receive a box of Xiang pear，the place of origin is KORLA XINJIANG CHINA, it is green, small ,but very very sweet.

This is the first time i see ice cream made by pear. I will try it later.

By: Cheryl Arkison

Cheryl Arkison — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:23:41 +0000

How lovely. How perfectly lovely.

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:08:13 +0000

I love so many things about that photo of those pears.

By: Dawn (KitchenTravels)

Dawn (KitchenTravels) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:38:00 +0000

Oh, Tim. Those pears! Those colors! Simply gorgeous. I hope you never tire of me swooning over your photos… ‘cuz I ain’t gonna stop. ;) Ice cream maker has been on my kitchen “to buy” list for a while. But that list just keeps getting longer and longer!

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:45:11 +0000

Hmmm. I think I’ll try this raw foodie style – quick frozen pear slices with frozen banana in the blender with the pear brandy and a little apple juice. Yum. Thanks for the idea.

By: Renate

Renate — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:44:23 +0000

I just made this up today without a moment’s hesitation after I saw this post. I simmered a bit of fresh ginger in with the simple syrup. However I removed it before adding the sweet liquid to the pears and brandy. This sorbet tastes incredible!

By: my spatula

my spatula — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:57:37 +0000

i love sorbet in the winter. just finished off the last of our satsuma sorbet – pear sounds like the perfect fill in.

By: lululu

lululu — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:46:39 +0000

as much as i love the sorbet itself, i also love those beautiful colorful pears!
all those pictures look awesome!

By: Tim

Tim — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:41:10 +0000

Hi Sue, I really like Clear Creek Distillery from Oregon. All of their eau de vie is exceptional. I’m not sure how widely it is distributed but I believe you can order it online. http://clearcreekdistillery.com/index.php

By: Heather @ chik n pastry

Heather @ chik n pastry — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:26:01 +0000

wait – someone got RID of their ice cream machine??!! oh no!! I keep hearing of people wanting to buy them, not get rid of them! I haven’t used mine in a couple of months, but these pears you’ve lined up all nice and pretty are calling to me. though, maybe it’s the brandy?