Vanilla Scented Apricots

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400º. Place two apricots on a piece of parchment paper or aluminum foil. Add 2 teaspoons of water and one half of a vanilla bean to the package and close it off by folding the top edges together and then gently folding each side to prevent any juice from leaking out. Prepare a second package with two apricots in the same way. If desired place the packages in a roasting pan or on a cookie sheet to catch any leaking juices.
   
   Roast at 400º for approximately 20 minutes or until apricots are soft. Remove the apricots from the oven, open up the packages and let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a plate and garnishing with lavender or edible flowers. The apricots' natural juices will create a light syrup on the plate, perfect for holding little lavender flowers in place. Serve warm on its own or with your favorite organic vanilla bean ice cream.