Fresh Apples and Pears with Brandied Ricotta
(makes 6 servings)
| 3 | medium apples, such as Gala, Braeburn, or Jonathan |
| 3 | medium pears, such as Red Bartlett, Anjou, or Comice |
| 1 1/2 | tablespoons (22.5 ml) fresh lemon juice mixed with 2 cups (480 ml) cold water |
| 1 1/2 | cups (372 g) part-skim ricotta cheese |
| 6 | teaspoons (24 g) light brown sugar |
| 1 1/2 | tablespoons (22.5 ml) brandy or 1/8 teaspoon (0.6 ml) brandy extract |
| 1/4 | teaspoon (1.25 ml) ground cinnamon |
- Core and slice apples and pears in wedges (do not peel). Place in a shallow bowl and cover with lemon water. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
- In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- To serve, place 1/4 cup (65 g) of the ricotta cheese mixture in the center of each of 6 dessert plates. Surround with an equal portion of apple and pears slices. Offer small dessert knives for spreading the cheese onto the fruit for eating.
| Per serving: | 201 calories (23% calories from fat), 8 g protein, 5 g total fat (3.1 g saturated fat), 31 g carbohydrate, 4 g dietary fiber, 19 mg cholesterol, 79 mg sodium |
| Diabetic exchanges: | 1 medium fat protein, 2 carbohydrate (fruit) |
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