Apricot and Lavender Compote

Top vanilla ice cream with this sweet and unique compote!

Ingredients

• 1 lb ripe apricots , quartered
• ¼ C cane sugar
• ¼ C honey
• 2-4 T fresh lavender flowers , coarsely chopped
• 1 vanilla bean , split lengthwise
• 1 qt vanilla ice cream

Instructions

1. In large saucepan, combine all ingredients except the ice cream, and mix well.
2. Cook over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until the apricots are very soft and some of the juice has been reduced (should have a thick applesauce consistency). Remove the vanilla bean. Cool compote to room temperature. Serve over ice cream.