Roasted Figs and Peaches

from Anne Halsted

serves 8

10 large peaches
3 baskets of figs
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Skin and halve peaches, remove pits and cut peaches into quarters. Remove stem from figs and cut each in half.

Prepare two cookie sheets for roasting fruit by putting 1/8 cup olive in each. Place cut peaches in one, cut figs in the other. Brush 1/4 cup balsamic over each. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes until fruits are somewhat soft. Time required may vary depending on ripeness of fruit. Then broil each for 3 to 5 minutes, without allowing any burning.

Cool fruits separately, and serve together or separately.

Good served with a cup of whipped cream mixed with 2 tablespoons of yogurt, 2 tablespoons of honey and a teaspoon of ground lavender! Or with ice cream!

Yummy late summer dessert!