MAKES 4 SERVINGS

4 large Golden Delicious apples

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/3 cup sugar

1/2 pound whole milk ricotta cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Wash

and core apples. Fill each with a pat of butter and a teaspoon or so of

sugar. Wrap each apple loosely in aluminum foil, place on a sheet pan

and put pan on the middle rack of the preheated oven.

While apples are baking, combine the ricotta with the remaining sugar and fold thoroughly to incorporate.

When

apples have cooled, remove and discard the foil and place apples on

serving dishes. Cut each in half, scoop up a large spoonful of ricotta

and place over each apple. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

facts per serving: 285 calories, 14 g fat, 9 g saturated fat, 45 mg

cholesterol, 37 g carbohydrates, 7 g protein, 50 mg sodium, 3 g fiber