Roasted Apricots with Honey and Thyme

You just need a few ripe apricots, a drizzle of honey, a few sprigs of thyme, and 5 minutes in the pan. These roasted apricots with honey and thyme are the kind of easy French dessert, I love to make in summer.

You can serve them sweet, with a scoop of ice cream, or savory alongside a creamy Burrata for an elegant starter. They always make a little impression at the table when I make them!

Roasted Apricots with Honey and Thyme

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Roasted apricots with honey and thyme: a quick, easy recipe for a light summer dessert, ready in about 10 minutes!

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Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 4 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Ingredients 

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• 8 ripe apricots pitted and halved
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp honey
• 4 sprigs of thyme

Instructions 

1. Heat the butter with the honey and thyme over medium-low heat.
   
2. Once the butter has melted, add the apricots, cut side down.
   
3. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until caramelized. Turn them over and cook for another minute.
   
4. You can serve them two ways, either sweet, with yogurt, skyr, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream; or savory, on arugula with burrata and prosciutto.
   

Nutrition facts

Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 47mg | Potassium: 318mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 2452IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg

Ingredients for Roasted Apricots with Honey and Thyme

You only need a handful of ingredients for these roasted apricots. The exact quantities are in the recipe card above.

• Ripe apricots: Pick ones that are still slightly firm, so they hold their shape in the pan.
• Honey: In France we’d reach for lavender or acacia honey here — both are mild and floral, and they let the apricot come through.
• Butter: Just enough to coat the fruit and build a soft caramel.
• Fresh thyme: This is the little touch that changes everything. Its scent settles into the apricots as they cook.

My tip: Add a pinch of fleur de sel (the prized French flaky sea salt) right before serving — that hit of salt against the honey is what makes the whole thing taste even more delicious.

How to Make Roasted Apricots with Honey and Thyme

This recipe is quick and straightforward:

1. Make the caramel base: Heat the butter, honey, and thyme in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Cook the apricots: Place the apricots cut side down in the pan and let them caramelize for 3–4 minutes. Gently flip them over and cook for another minute.
3. Serve and enjoy!

My tip: You can also make this recipe in the oven, bake at 350°F (180°C) for 15 minutes in a buttered baking dish.

Variation Ideas

• Vegan: Replace the butter with coconut oil or a plant-based margarine.
• With spices: Add a pinch of cinnamon or cardamom for extra warmth.
• With rosemary: Swap the thyme for rosemary for a different herbal twist!

How to Serve Roasted Apricots

Serve them:

• With a scoop of vanilla ice cream, Greek yogurt, or skyr (a thick Icelandic yogurt).
• With faisselle — a fresh French cheese similar to ricotta or cottage cheese. (If you can’t find faisselle in the U.S., ricotta or a thick Greek yogurt is a great substitute.)
• As an appetizer on a bed of arugula with creamy burrata.
• For a sweet-and-savory brunch on toasted whole-grain bread with fresh cheese like ricotta or burrata.
• As a topping for a lemon pound loaf.

3 Tips for Perfect Roasted Apricots

• Choose the right apricots: Avoid overripe fruit, which will turn to mush when cooked.
• Gentle heat: Cook over medium heat to caramelize the honey without burning it.
• Don’t overcrowd the pan: Leave space between the apricots so they caramelize evenly.

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