Source: dLife

Fresh apples and pears served with a spiced, brandied ricotta spread.

Servings

3 medium apples (Gala, Braeburn, or Jonathan)
3 medium pears (Red Bartlett, Anjou, or Comice)
1.5 tbsp fresh lemon juice , mix with 2 cups cold water
2 cup cold water , cold
1.5 cup Cheese, ricotta, partially skim
6 tsp unpacked light brown sugar
1.5 tbsp brandy (or 1/8 tsp brandy extract)
0.25 tsp 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 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.