Ginger Dip with Apples and Pears

GINGER DIP WITH APPLES AND PEARS

1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1 cup plaint low-fat yogurt
1/4 cup honey
2 tsp. crushed gingerroot
1 can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple in juice, drained
1/3 cup water
1 Tbsp. orange juice
2 pears
2 red apples
2 golden apples
1 Tbsp. finely chopped almonds, toasted

Beat cream cheese, yogurt, honey and gingerroot until creamy. Fold in pineapple. Cover and refrigerate about 1 hour to blend flavors. Mix water and orange juice. Slice pears and apples. Dip pears and apples into orange juice mixture; drain. Sprinkle almonds over cream cheese mixture just before serving. Serve with pears and apples. Cover and refrigerate any remaining dip. Makes 12 servings.