GINGER DIP WITH APPLES AND PEARS

Ginger Dip With Apples and Pears image

Provided by Alley Barbie

Categories Apple

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/4 cup honey
2 teaspoons grated gingerroot
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, drained
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/3 cup water
2 pears
2 red apples
2 golden delicious apples
1 tablespoon slivered almonds, toasted and finely chopped

Steps:

Beat cream cheese, yogurt, honey and gingerroot in medium bowl with spoon until creamy. Fold in pineapple. Cover and refrigerate about 1 hour to blend flavors.
Mix orange juice and water. Slice pears and apples. Dip pears and apples in orange juice mixture; drain.
Sprinkle almonds over cream cheese mixture just before serving. Serve with pears and apples.
Make the Most of This Recipe.
Substitution.
Boost the flavor of this easy fruit dip when you use lemon yogurt instead of plain.
How-To.
To toast almonds, heat oven to 350°F Bake in an ungreased pan about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.3, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 22.1, Sodium 76.8, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 20.8, Protein 2.7