A subtle pear essence underlies the tangy cranberry flavor in this stunning-looking dessert. The cranberries don’t overpower the pears, and the color is spectacular. And if you don’t have an ice cream ...

In a small saucepan, bring wine, 1 1/4 cups water, and sugar to a boil over medium heat, stirring often, until sugar dissolves. Add pears; reduce heat, and simmer until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. With a ...

Light and refreshing, this low-calorie, nonfat sorbet is the perfect way to end a hearty fall meal. Make it in advance and puree the sorbet just before serving. We may earn commission from links on ...

Soft pears are a winter delight — if you can catch them at the right moment. Too hard, they are inedible. Too soft, they are mealy enough to turn a person away from pears forever. That was me for many ...

In the sorbet scene of "The Princess Diaries," waiters serve green sorbet while the prime minister of Genovia, seated next to princess-in-the-making Mia Thermopolis, explains to her that it's taken ...

Prickly pear has made its way onto drink and dessert menus in a growing number of restaurants. And you should be glad they it has. Prickly pears are the fruits on what are commonly referred to as ...