Pear Sorbet (Sorbet de Poire)

Instructions

1. 1

   Canned or fresh pears Lemon juice 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar 1 cup water 2 egg whites Blend enough canned or fresh pears, poached with the juice of 1 lemon for 10 minutes, to make 2 cups purée.

2. 2

   Combine sugar and water, and boil 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Mix with purée and cool completely.

4. 4

   Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into pear mixture along with the juice of 1 lemon (if more lemon is needed).

5. 5

   Freeze in a mechanical freezer tray, stirring as necessary.