Baked Apricot Halves with Honey

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Lightly grease the bottom of a 9x9 inch baking dish or cast-iron skillet with 1 tbsp (15g) of melted butter.
3. Arrange the apricot halves in the dish, cut-side up, ensuring they are snug but not overlapping.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp (42g) melted butter, honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until emulsified.
5. Spoon the honey-butter glaze evenly over each apricot half, ensuring the center of the fruit is well-coated.
6. Roast in the center rack of the oven for 15–20 minutes until the fruit has slumped slightly and the glaze is bubbling.
7. Remove the dish and sprinkle the crushed Amaretti cookies over the top of each apricot half.
8. Return to the oven for another 5 minutes, or until the topping is golden-brown and toasted.
9. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the juices to thicken into a syrup.