2	red or green bartlett pears, 1 pound (450 g) total, cut in half lengthwise, cored and peeled

juice of 1 lemon

ground cinnamon, to taste

ground ginger, to taste

1	tablespoon (15 ml) dry sherry or port

1	cup (250 ml) water

1/4	teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla extract

1	cup (250 ml) vanilla fat-free, no sugar added frozen yogurt

1. Place the pear halves in a single layer in a microwave-safe dish. Sprinkle with lemon juice and fill the cored center of each pear with 3/4 teaspoon (3.7 ml) of the sherry or port. Sprinkle the pears with cinnamon and ginger. Combine the water and vanilla extract; pour around the pears.
2. Cover with plastic wrap, venting at one edge. Microwave on HIGH power for 3 to 4 minutes. Uncover carefully and test with the point of a sharp knife to see if pears are soft, but still hold their shape. If not quite done, recover and cook for another 30 seconds at a time until done. (Since microwave ovens differ in their wattage, your cooking time may differ.)
3. Place each pear half in a dessert dish. Stuff the core with 1/4-cup scoop of frozen yogurt. Serve immediately.