Diabetic Recipes

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
  1. 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.
  2. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  3. 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)