Chill-out with this Pear, Ginger & Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc Sorbet

This recipe and pairing are absolute summertime showstoppers! Easy, refreshing, delicious and a perfect summer treat showcasing the luscious flavors of our Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc. The sorbet has a satisfying texture, with luscious pear flavors, a hint of warm ginger and lovely nuances from the wine for added complexity and fun. The overall pairing offers a cooling and indulgent experience.

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PREP TIME: 5 minutes

COOKING TIME: 10 minutes

YIELD: 4 servings

PAIRED WINES: Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc

INGREDIENTS

3-4 fresh pears, cored and cut

1/2 cup honey

1 lemon

1 tablespoon minced ginger

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

2/3 cup Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc

DIRECTIONS

1. Add cut pears, honey, and Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc to a small saucepan over medium heat. Squeeze in juice from lemon.

2. Stir mixture to dissolve honey. Bring to a boil (about five minutes).

3. Reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes then turn off heat and allow mixture to cool for about 15 minutes.

4. Carefully transfer contents of saucepan to a food processor or blender and pulse until smooth (about one full minute).

5. Pour blended mixture into a freezer-safe container and place in freezer for at least 4 hours.

6. Remove from freezer and scoop immediately to serve while still ice cold.

NOTES

Serving: Thaw the sorbet for no more than two minutes before scooping. If it melts too much, put it back in the freezer to solidify again.

Storage: Store homemade sorbet in an airtight container and keep frozen.

This recipe keeps for up to one month. Beyond that time, it is still edible but the texture is not as smooth.

Modifiations: You can use preserved or canned pears in homemade sorbet recipe. Just taste test before adding sweetener as they are typically already sweetened. And don't cook the pears since they will be soft from the canning process.

To make this recipe thicker and creamier, feel free melt in a few scoops of vanilla bean sorbet or vanilla ice cream into the saucepan to combine with other ingredients.