Pear Snow

• 5 cups peeled, cored, and cubed pears, preferably Anjou (about 5 large pears)
• Juice of ½

Place the pears in a large nonaluminum pot with the lemon juice and enough cold water to cover.

Add the sugar and peppercorns and simmer over moderate heat until tender. Allow to cool thoroughly.

Meanwhile, place a 5-quart mold in the freezer to chill.

In a double boiler over hot water, combine the gelatin, Aquavit, and 2 tablespoons of the pear liquid. Cook until the ge