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Ingredients
🧀 15 oz whole milk Ricotta
🫒 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
🍎 2 large apples, peeled and chopped
🧈 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
🍬 2 tablespoons brown sugar
🍬 2 tablespoons regular sugar
🍦 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
🌿 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
🌿 1/4 teaspoon thyme, dried or fresh
🧂 1/4 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt
🍯 Hot honey, warmed
🌰 Chopped pecans
Instructions
1- Prepare Whipped Ricotta:
- Combine 15 oz whole milk ricotta with 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a Ninja food processor.
- Blend for 1–2 minutes until smooth, fluffy, and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Set aside.
2- Prepare Apples:
- Peel and chop 2 large apples into small diced pieces using a standard metal vegetable peeler and a chef’s knife on a dark wooden butcher block cutting board.
3- Cook Apple Filling:
- In a Caraway medium skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat.
- Cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the butter is golden brown and smells nutty, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the chopped apples and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons each of brown and regular sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon thyme. Stir to coat.
- Cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are soft and sauce is thick and caramelized.
4- Assemble the Dish:
- Spoon the whipped ricotta onto a light grey oval serving plate with a gold rim.
- Top with caramelized apples, sprinkle with chopped pecans, and generously drizzle with warmed hot honey.
5- Serve:
- Pair with crostini, crackers, or toasted pita for a delightful experience.
Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
Total Time: Approximately 15-25 minutes
Servings: 6-8
Equipment: Ninja food processor, standard metal vegetable peeler, chef’s knife, dark wooden cutting board, Caraway medium skillet, wooden spoon, spatula (silicone with wooden handle), metal spatula, shallow bowl or serving plate
Cooking Tips
- Ensure the ricotta is blended until it achieves a silky, smooth texture for the best mouthfeel.
- Brown the butter to a perfect golden brown for added depth of flavor.
- Cook the apples to just the right softness for a blend of texture and sweetness.
- Heating the hot honey beforehand ensures an even, flavorful drizzle over the dish.
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