Red Pear Sorbet & "ice Cream" W/ Pralines & Cchocolate, desserts ----KAREN PHILLIPS CBTX40A---- ----RED PEAR SORBET---- 3 ripe red pears; (preferably bartlett) 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 cup water 6 tablespoon granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon finely chopped lemon zest ----PRALINES & CARAMEL SABAYON---- 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp granulated sugar 2 egg yolks 1/8 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 16 large pecan halves 4 tablespoon heavy cream 1 egg 1 white chocolate ice cream EQUIPMENT: Measuring spoons, measuring cup, zester or vegetable peeler, paring knife, cutting board, cook's knife, hand grater, 2 stainless steel bowls (1 large), 2 1/2-qt saucepan, whisk, instant-read test thermometer, ice-cream freezer, dinner fork, nonstick baking sheet, 2 2-qt plastic containers, double boiler Core and quarter the pears (do not peel). Grate the pear quarters, then place the grated pear in a stainless steel bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Refrigerate until needed. Heat the water, sugar, and lemon zest in a 2 1/2-qt saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk to dissolve sugar. Bring to a boil and boil for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Pour the hot sugar mixture over the grated pear and stir. Cool in an ice-water bath to a temperature of 40 to 45 degrees, about 15 minutes. When cold, freeze in an ice-cream freezer following the manufacturer's instructions. Transfer the semi-frozen sorbet to a plastic container then freeze for several hours. Serve within 2 days. Directions Continue>>> |
