Lavender Roasted Apricots with Almonds
Whether served as dessert (or breakfast), this delicious blend of tender fruit, fragrant lavender, and crunchy toasted almonds will transport you to the Provençal countryside.
Ingredients
- 8 apricots ripe
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp dried lavender flowers
- 1 tbsp butter melted
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- a few springs fresh lavender flowers for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (gas mark 6).
- Wash the apricots, cut them in half and remove the stones. Place apricot halves in an ovenproof dish, cut side up.
- Combine the honey, melted butter and vanilla extract in a small bowl. Add the dried lavender flowers and mix well.
- Spoon the honey-lavender mixture over each apricot half. Place in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, until the apricots are tender and lightly caramelized.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
- Serve the roasted apricots warm or at room temperature, garnished with a few sprigs of fresh lavender for decoration if you like.
- Accompany these roasted apricots with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of crème fraîche for an even more delicious dessert.
Notes
Add a few toasted flaked almonds before serving for a touch of crunch.
For a refined breakfast or brunch, serve them on a bed of Greek yogurt and sprinkle them with granola.
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