Baked apple with citrus cinnamon mascarpone cream

Sometimes you just crave a fruity dessert. Here's one that's super easy to make and perfect for a summer evening. Serves 2.

Ingredients

• 1 Granny Smith apple, sliced (alternative: can also grill some peaches, pineapple, or mango instead of baking an apple)
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 1/3 cup of mascarpone cream
• Juice and zest of 1 lemon
• Zest of 1 lime
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange apple slices on a baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes, or until apples are tender.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the mascarpone cream, juice and zest of lemon, syrup or honey, and cinnamon. 
• When the apples are done, place them onto a plate or serving platter, and add the cream on the side. Zest some lime over the apples and the cream; add some of your favorite berries on the side, and you are done!

Recipe courtesy of Monica Lisha

Happy and healthy eating!