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) http://www.worldfamousrecipes.com/index.php http://groups.yahoo.com/group/funny-jokes/ http://www.recipesrecipe.com/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/chicken-recipes-mailing-list/ http://www.quotes-world.com/ http://quotations.home.worldnet.att.net/ http://www.quotesfromfamouspeople.com/ http://www.quotescentral.com/index.php Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/world-famous-recipes/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
