Canned Pear Sorbet
Canned Pear Sorbet is a refreshing frozen dessert made by blending canned pears (often with their syrup or juice) with a touch of lemon juice and freezing the mixture into a smooth, icy treat. It's a simple, no-churn sorbet that highlights the sweet, mellow flavor of preserved pears, and is popular in home kitchens worldwide as an easy way to transform pantry staples into a light dessert.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This sorbet is primarily high in carbohydrates from the natural and added sugars in the canned pears, with negligible fat and very little protein. A typical half-cup serving provides around 100-120 calories, along with some dietary fiber and small amounts of vitamins like vitamin C and potassium from the fruit.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 38 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Potassium | 200 mg |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg |
| Vitamin K | 3 mcg |
| Copper | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.5 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents a resourceful dessert tradition, turning shelf-stable fruit into an elegant treat, especially in regions with long winters or limited fresh produce. Nutritionally, it's a lighter alternative to cream-based ice creams, offering a fruit-forward way to satisfy a sweet craving while retaining some of the pear's beneficial nutrients.
