Chilled Apricot-Pear Soup (Mareen)

1 (16 oz) can apricot halves in juice
1 (16 oz) can pear halves in juice
1 (8 oz) carton vanilla fat-free yogurt
1/2 cup skim milk
2 Tbsp orange juice
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
fresh apricot slices (optional)
fresh mint sprigs (optional)

1. Drain the canned fruit, reserving one cup of the juice.
2. Combine the canned fruit, reserved one cup juice, and next six ingredients in blender; cover and process for one minute or until smooth.
3. Cover and chill 2 hours.
4. To serve, ladle into individual bowls. If desired, garnish with fresh apricot slices and mint sprigs.
Serves 6. Can use peaches instead of apricots.