Photo: Pacific Northwest Canned Pear Service

Yield: 6 8-oz. servings

4 cups canned pears with juice
1 bunch kale
1 medium apple (Braeburn is recommended)
¼ cup agave syrup
6 ice cubes

In a high-powered blender, place, in order, the pears (large stems removed) and cored apple (skin on). Blend until smooth, about 1 minute. Add ice cubes and blend again about 1 minute. Serve immediately.