Pan-Seared Apricots and Figs with Honey and Lavender

• 1/2 cup honey
• 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon dried lavender blossoms
• 12 apricots, halved and pitted
• 18 fresh figs, halved lengthwise
• 12 mint sprigs, for garnish

1. In a large nonstick skillet, boil the honey with the lemon juice and lavender over high heat until reduced slightly, 1 minute.
2. Arrange the apricots in the skillet, cut sides down.
3. Cook over high heat until just tender, 2 minutes; turn and cook until softened, 1 minute longer.
4. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the apricots to plates.
5. Add the figs to the skillet and cook over high heat, turning once, until softened, 2 minutes.
6. Spoon the figs and juices over the apricots.
7. Garnish with the mint and serve.

honey, lemon juice, dried lavender blossoms, apricots, fresh figs, mint sprigs

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/pan-seared-apricots-and-figs-honey-and-lavender (may not work)