Apple Cinnamon Ricotta Toast
Warm cinnamon apples turn ricotta toast into a cozy breakfast. Keep the bread crisp and add the toppings just before eating.
Serves: 2 | Estimated total time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 large apple, cored and thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 large slices sourdough bread
- 1/2 cup ricotta
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Small pinch of salt
How to make it
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add apple slices and cook 5 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Add maple syrup, cinnamon and water. Cook another 3–5 minutes until the apple is tender and the liquid is syrupy.
- Toast the bread until crisp. Stir ricotta with lemon juice and salt.
- Spread ricotta over toast, spoon on warm apples and eat immediately.
Helpful tips
Thin apple slices cook more evenly. Store apple topping and ricotta separately from bread; assemble fresh.
Storage and reheating
Refrigerate perishable leftovers in shallow covered containers within 2 hours, or within 1 hour above 90°F. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below and use within 3–4 days. For dishes served hot, reheat leftovers to 165°F throughout. Keep bread and crisp toppings separate until serving. See USDA leftover storage guidance.
Common question
Can I use cottage cheese? Blended cottage cheese works as a tangier alternative to ricotta.
Keep your seasonings organized
Recipes like this put cinnamon into regular rotation. Give your jars a dedicated spot with the Spiceo four-piece wall-mounted spice rack set. Mounting hardware is included; jars and spices are not included.
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