Pear Sorbet Recipe

4 ripe pears
2 cups water
1/3 cup granulated sugar
juice of 1 medium lemon
3 tablespoons pear brandy

Peel, core, and chop the pears. Place the water in sugar in a small heavy saucepan and cook over medium heat. Gently boil until the sugar is dissolved and the syrup is of medium thickness, about 6 minutes. Chill the syrup until cold. Place the syrup, pears, lemon juice, and brandy in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Strain the mixture and place in an ice cream machine. Freeze according to the manufacturers directions. Serve immediately.