FAREWELL SWEET AUGUST ~ ROASTED PEACHES with HONEY, LEMON & THYME

“Sunrise paints the sky with pinks and the sunset with peaches. Cool to warm. So is the progression from childhood to old age.” 
― Vera Nazarian, The Perpetual Calendar of Inspiration

     

(AUGUST SUNSET - HUBBARD LAKE, MI) 

ROASTED PEACHES with HONEY, LEMON & THYME

4  large ripe peaches, halved and pitted

2  Tbsp. melted unsalted butter

finely grates zest of l lemon

2  Tbsp. honey

2 Tbsp. fresh thyme leaves

Kosher salt & freshly ground pepper

rich vanilla ice cream

Thyme flowers for garnish

• Preheat oven to 400º.
• Melt butter in small pan. Add honey, lemon zest and thyme leaves. 
• Place peaches cut side down in glass baking dish. Pour honey mixture over peaches. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake in preheated oven until just soft, about 15 minutes. (Time may vary depending on ripeness of peaches.)
• Remove from oven and cool. Serve warm or room temperature with rich vanilla ice cream. Drizzle with pan juices.