Pear Sorbet with Almond & Cardamom Yogurt

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Skill Level	Easy

Preparation Time	15 minutes	Total Time	150 minutes
Servings	6	Cost Per Serving	$0.68

4	Very Ripe Pears, cored and roughly chopped
2 tbsp	Water (or more as needed to blend until smooth)
2 tbsp	Honey
1/2 cup	Greek Yogurt
1 tbsp	Sliced Almonds
1 tsp	Ground Cardamom

Spread chopped pears evenly across a baking dish lined with parchment and freeze for about 30 to 45 minutes or until semi-frozen.
Add frozen pears, honey and water to a food processor and puree until smooth. If mixture remains lumpy, add water as needed until mixture blends smooth.
Serve as is or pour the sorbet into a shallow baking dish, cover, and freeze until desired.
Combine yogurt, ground cardamom and sliced almonds in a bowl and serve about 1 tablespoon of this mixture with the sorbet.

PDF link to nutrition facts for Pear Sorbet with Almond & Cardamom Yogurt recipe.

Pears are a great choice if the tartness of tropical fruit hurts your mouth. They have a mild taste and are considered to be one of the easiest fruits to digest. As a bonus, the cooling effect of this dessert can help soothe a tender mouth and throat after surgery.
Research suggests that pears may help prevent cancer. The fibre found in pears has been shown to bind to bile acids in the intestines, which may reduce risk of colon and stomach cancers. In a study following half a million people ages 50 and older over 5 years, eating pears was associated with a lower risk of developing squamous cell esophageal cancer.
Greek yogurt helps increase the protein in this recipe. You can make this recipe lower in calories by choosing fat free or low fat yogurt. To add more calories, choose full fat Greek yogurt.