Warm Stone Fruit Salad

Ingredients:1/4 vanilla bean, split lengthwise1 star anise2 tbsps brown sugar1 sprig fresh thyme, plus more for garnish4 ripe peaches, halved, pitted, each cut in 6 wedges4 ripe apricots, halved, pitted, each cut into 4 wedges1 cup part-skim ricottaInstructions:1. In a large skillet, combine the vanilla, star anise, sugar, thyme, and 1 cup water. Bring to…