Slow-Roasted Fruit

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 250F.

2. 2

   Cut the nectarines in half, discard the pits, and place the fruit in a medium bowl.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

4. 4

   Pour half of the mixture over the nectarines and fold together gently to coat.

5. 5

   Add the remaining juice mixture and the basil and combine.

6. 6

   Arrange the nectarines in a roasting pan, cut side down, and top with the juice.

7. 7

   Roast for 20 minutes, flip the nectarines, sprinkle with turbinado sugar, and roast an additional 20 minutes.

8. 8

   Flip the nectarines a second time and roast until the flesh gives to the touch, 10 to 20 minutes.

9. 9

   Let the nectarines sit in their own juices until cool to the touch.

10. 10

    To serve: Great alone, with a scoop of gelato, or on the Grilled Lemon Pound Cake with Lemon Glaze.

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