Roasting the apricots in the oven intensifies their sweetness and makes average apricots quite succulent.
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
1 lb fresh apricot, ripe, halved, pitted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F & generously butter a large baking dish.
Put apricot halves, cut side up & in one layer, in the prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle with sugar, dot with butter & bake until tender, about 15 minutes, or until the apricots are caramelized with the sugar but still retain their shape.
Serve hot with creme fraiche or vanilla ice cream