Instructions: EQUIPMENT: Measuring spoons, measuring cup, zester or vegetable peeler, paring knife, cutting board, cooks knife, hand grater, 2 stainless steel bowls (1 large), 2 1/2-qt saucepan, whisk, instant-read test thermometer, ice-cream freezer, dinner fork, nonstick baking sheet, 2 2-qt plastic containers, double boiler

Core and quarter the pears (do not peel). Grate the pear quarters, then place the grated pear in a stainless steel bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Refrigerate until needed. Heat the water, sugar, and lemon zest in a 2 1/2-qt saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk to dissolve sugar. Bring to a boil and boil for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.

Pour the hot sugar mixture over the grated pear and stir. Cool in an ice-water bath to a temperature of 40 to 45 degrees, about 15 minutes. When cold, freeze in an ice-cream freezer following the manufacturers instructions. Transfer the semi-frozen sorbet to a plastic container then freeze for several hours.

Serve within 2 days.

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