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Heat the oven to 325F or 300F on convection.
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Halve the apricots and remove the pits.
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Scatter half the thyme in the bottom of a baking dish.
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Set the apricots on top, cut side up, and put a tiny pinch of butter in each cavity.
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Scatter on the rest of the thyme, and drizzle with the honey, to taste.
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Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake until the apricots are just beginning to get tender.
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Ripe apricots will take 5 to 10 minutes; less ripe ones may take as long as 20.
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Keep touching them, checking for tenderness and springiness.
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Serve these warm or at room temperature.
