Broiled Nectarines with Ricotta

recipe ingredients
4 ripe nectarines or peaches
1 Tbsp. light brown sugar
1/2 cup nonfat ricotta cheese
1/2 tsp. ground star anise

recipe directions
Cut the nectarines in half and remove and discard pits. Arrange the halved nectarines, cut side up, on a baking sheet. Stir the sugar into the ricotta. Spoon the mixture into the hollow of each nectarine half. Sprinkle with the star anise.

Broil under a medium hot broiler for 6 to 8 minutes, or until they are hot and bubbling. Serve warm.

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