ROMANCING THE STONE FRUIT

Gorgeous stone fruit is in season now. Increase your 5+ a day with this divine roasted summer fruit salad.

ROASTED SUMMER FRUIT WITH HONEY & BALSAMIC DRIZZLE

SERVES A crowd

PREP 10 minutes

COOKING About 15 minutes (or until fruit is soft but not collapsed)

INGREDIENTS

8 apricots

6 plums

3 peaches

Liquid honey (about ½ cup) Balsamic glaze or vinegar

1 lime or lemon

METHOD

1 Preheat oven to 180oC.

2 Cut the stone fruit in half, remove the stones, and place cut-side up on an oven tray lined with baking paper.

3 Drizzle the honey, balsamic and a squeeze of lime or lemon over the fruit to taste, then roast for about 10 to 15 minutes. They should be soft but still hold their shape.

4 Serve hot or cold for breakfast with cereal, or for dessert with mascarpone and mint.