Best Brandy Pear Sorbet Recipes

PEAR SORBET

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A touch of sweet white wine and citrus makes this lovely pear sorbet so refreshing. You can use canned pears when fresh ones aren't available. And lime juice is a nice substitute for lemon.- Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

5 small pears, peeled and sliced
3/4 cup sweet white wine or apple juice
1/3 cup sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until pears are tender. Cool slightly. , Pour into a food processor; cover and process for 1-2 minutes or until smooth. Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. dish. Cover and freeze for 4 hours or until firm. , Just before serving, process again in a food processor for 1-2 minutes or until smooth. Spoon into dessert dishes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

BRANDIED PEARS

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An impressive dessert that's light enough to follow any meal and pretty enough for any occasion.

Provided by dakota kelly

Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Liqueur Dessert Recipes Brandy

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

⅓ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup water
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3 large pears, peeled, halved, and cored
⅓ cup walnuts, finely chopped
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 ½ tablespoons brandy
1 tablespoon plain yogurt
1 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 teaspoons brandy, sherry, or other liqueur

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Mix 1/3 cup brown sugar with water and lemon juice together in an ungreased baking dish until sugar is dissolved. Arrange pear halves, core side down, in the dish, and baste with the sauce. Cover with aluminum foil.
Bake pears in the preheated oven for 20 - 25 minutes, or until fork-tender but not mushy.
Meanwhile, mix nuts together with the remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoons brandy, and the yogurt; set aside. In a separate bowl, whip cream until stiff peaks form. Sprinkle in white sugar and remaining 2 teaspoons of brandy, or liqueur of choice, and gently whip a few strokes more.
To serve, place one pear half in the center of each serving plate and fill core cavity with nut stuffing. Top with whipped cream. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Cholesterol 54.5 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 22 mg, Sugar 25 g