Simple Fresh Pear Ice

To refresh the palette. (Freeze time not included.)

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 7  cups pears, fully ripe, peeled, cored and cut-up (about 3 1/2 pounds or 14 medium)
• 2⁄3 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  almond extract
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

1. Microwave pear pieces (covered at high power) for 10 minutes or until tender; stirring once. Cool slightly; do not drain.
2. Process in food processor the pears, cooking liquid, sugar, extract and lemon juice until smooth.
3. Pour into freezer-proof container and freeze until almost firm.
4. Transfer to chilled bowl; beat with electric mixer until smooth.
5. Return to pan; cover and freeze.