Baked Honeyed Apricots

Let's Cook

1. Step 1.

   Preheat the oven to 375°F. Butter a 9-inch square or round baking dish or pie plate. Place cut side up in the dish: 8 medium apricots (about 1 pound), halved and pitted

2. Step 2.

   Drizzle the apricots with: 3 tablespoons honey

3. Step 3.

   Scatter over the fruit: 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces; Finely grated zest of 1 lemon; (2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves)

4. Step 4.

   Bake until the fruit is very soft and lightly caramelized, about 25 minutes. Sprinkle with: ¼ cup finely chopped roasted pistachios