RICOTTA PANCAKES WITH NECTARINE SAUCE

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup milk (2%)
• 1/4 cup salted butter, melted and cooled
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp grated lemon peel
• Diced nectarines
• Nectarine Sauce

Directions

1. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
2. Whisk together ricotta cheese, milk, cooled melted butter, beaten eggs, lemon juice and lemon peel until blended. Add ricotta cheese mixture to flour mixture and stir just until combined. Do not overmix.
3. Using 1/4 cup batter for each pancake, spoon batter, spreading lightly, onto a lightly greased griddle or non-stick frypan over medium heat. Cook pancakes until golden brown, about 2 – 3 minutes per side. Serve topped with nectarines and Nectarine Sauce.

Ingredients

• 2 cups diced nectarines
• 3 tbsp water
• 2 tbsp liquid honey

Yield: Makes about 1 1/4 cup.

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a small non-reactive saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
2. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until nectarines are tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
3. Purée mixture in a blender. Serve warm or cold with pancakes, waffles or French toast.