Ginger-Pear Sorbet

Yes, it's a tempting dessert, but consider serving it between the first course and the turkey to refresh the palate.

… 6 pears, peeled and halved

… 2 1/2 cups sweet wine

… 1 cup simple syrup

… 1/2 cup water

… 2 quarter sized knobs of ginger, smashed

… 1 1/2-inch orange peel

… 1 1/2-inch lemon peel

… 1 small cinnamon stick

… pinch salt

… 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Place all ingredients in a non-aluminium pot. Heat to a simmer. Simmer covered for 20 minutes or until pears are tender. Remove pears to a plate and continue reducing the liquid until so very slightly syrupy. Remove from heat. When cool, remove ginger knobs, and cinnamon stick. Return pears to syrup, puree and chill. Freeze in an ice cream machine according to manufacturer's directions.