Ingredients

4 very ripe Bartlett pears -- peeled and chopped , 2 tablespoons lemon juice , 1/2 cup lowfat milk , 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon -- or to taste , sugar to taste, if necessary

Method

1. Toss pears with lemon juice; spread in one layer on a baking sheet. Freeze, uncovered, until frozen solid. , 2. Place frozen pears, milk, and cinnamon in a food processor or blender. Process until smooth. If your machine struggles to process the frozen fruit, let fruit stand 10 to 15 minutes at room temperature to thaw slightly. , 3. Add sugar, if necessary (this will depend on the sweetness of the pears). Serve immediately. , Serves 4 to 6. , Variation: Add 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger or ground ginger to taste.