Preparation:
Put the water and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a gently boil over medium heat. Cook until sugar is all dissolved and syrup is medium thick, 6-7 minutes. Transfer syrup to a bowl and cool. Put the pears, lemon juice, grappa or pear brandy, and cooled syrup in a blender, and process until smooth. Pour the mixture through a strainer and into the bowl of an ice cream machine and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions. Spoon into chilled glasses and serv |
