CINNAMON POACHED PEACHES WITH MASCARPONE FILLING

Steps:

• Combine water, 1 tbsp sugar and cinnamon sticks in saucepan; bring to a boil.
• Set peach halves in saucepan, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Remove from water and chill.
• Meanwhile, blend filling ingredients until smooth.
• To serve:
• Place one poached peach half on each of 4 plates.
• Top with ¼ of filling mixture.
• Slice 2 remaining peach halves into 8 slices.
• Add 2 slices per plate to garnish.
• If desired, sprinkle with icing sugar and cinnamon.
• Place mint sprig on each plate.