Ricotta Stuffed Oven Roasted Nectarines - orange juice

Method

• Heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Pour the orange juice into an 8 by 8-inch pan.
• With the tip of a sharp knife, scrape the insides of the vanilla bean into the pan, reserving the outside pod.
• Place the nectarines cut side down in the pan.
• Sprinkle with sugar and lay the vanilla pod on top of the nectarines.
• Bake until the nectarines are slightly slumped and feel a little soft, about 10 to 12 minutes.
• Let cool in the pan to room temperature, then remove the nectarines from the pan and chill until ready to serve.
• Reserve any pan juices to pour over the nectarines later.
• Meanwhile, blend the ricotta with the honey in a food processor until smooth.
• Chill until ready to serve.
• To serve, turn the nectarines over and spoon the cheese filling into the cavity.
• Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar (if using) and serve immediately.
• Place 3 on each plate and drizzle the reserved pan juices over the stuffed nectarines.