Ingredients:

  • 10 halves of fresh apricots (approximately 5 medium apricots), pitted
  • 1 tbsp (15g) melted unsalted butter, for greasing the dish
  • 1/2 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp (28g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 tsp (1g) ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp (0.5g) ground cardamom
  • 1 pinch (0.5g) sea salt
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease the bottom of a 9x9 inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon of melted butter to prevent the sugars from sticking.
  2. Slice the apricots in half, remove the pits, and arrange them cut-side up in the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a small mixing bowl, stir together the brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of melted butter, cinnamon, cardamom, and salt.
  4. Whisk in the vanilla extract until the mixture forms a thick, sandy paste.
  5. Spoon the brown sugar mixture evenly over the cut side of each apricot, pressing down gently to ensure the sugar adheres.
  6. Bake for 25–30 minutes until the syrup is bubbly and mahogany-colored, and the apricots have softened while maintaining their circular shape.