Sauteed Figs With Ricotta

• 6 fresh figs, trimmed and cut in half
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 4 -6 teaspoons brown sugar
• 18 teaspoon cinnamon
• 12 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
• 12 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest

1. Combine the ricotta cheese, 1/2 TBS sugar and lemon zest in a bowl and refrigerate for a few hours if you have the time.
2. Combine the figs, vinegar, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
3. Let marinate 10 - 15 minutes.
4. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the figs and sauce.
5. Cook for a few minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.
6. For each serving, spoon 1/3 of the ricotta in the center of a dessert plate or bowl.
7. Then arrange 4 fig halves around the ricotta, and drizzle with sauce.

fresh figs, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, cinnamon, lowfat ricotta cheese, sugar, lemon zest

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sauteed-figs-with-ricotta-459410 (may not work)