Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter2 cups chopped crisp apples, unpeeled (about 2 medium apples)1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot1 cup shelled roasted pistachios2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1 package (5 ounces) fresh baby spinach1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese2 tablespoons honeyCoarsely ground pepper

Preparation

In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add apples and ginger; cook and stir until apples soften and begin to caramelize, 3-5 minutes. Stir in pistachios and Dijon mustard. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Place spinach on a serving platter. Pour two-thirds of apple mixture over spinach. Add spoonfuls of ricotta cheese; top with remaining apple mixture. Drizzle with honey. Add fresh pepper to taste.