Ingredients

2purple plums

2tbspsugar

¼tspground cinnamon

8ozfresh ricotta cheese

1tbsphoney

mixed summer fruit,such as white peaches, figs, strawberries, red and white cherries, blackberries, and blueberries

fresh mint,for garnish

Preparation

To make plum sauce, place plums in a saucepan with ½ cup water, sugar, and cinnamon. Simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes until the fruit has broken down and become mostly liquid.

Put through a sieve or colander, and discard solids. Adjust sugar to taste. Let cool.

Place ricotta in a bowl, and stir in honey. Drizzle more honey over the surface of the cheese.

Wash and cut the fruit into serving-size pieces. Arrange on a platter, and garnish with mint.

Serve with the plum sauce and ricotta on the side. Enjoy!