Makes 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

6 each apricots, plums, and peaches, cut in half
2 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
Herbed meringue, recipe below
Demerara sugar (optional)

PREPARATION

Preheat oven to 425Ëš.
Toss stone fruit with sugar and salt, and roast for 5 minutes.
Reduce oven to 200Ëš.
Once oven temperature has reduced, spoon rosemary meringue atop roasted plum halves, thyme meringue atop roasted apricot halves and tarragon meringue over roasted peach halves, sprinkle each with demerara sugar (if using) for added texture and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until dry.
Serve warm.

Herbed Meringue

Makes 6 individual meringue shells

INGREDIENTS

¼ teaspoon salt
3 egg whites
6 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon chopped tarragon
1 tablespoon chopped rosemary
1 tablespoon chopped thyme

PREPARATION

Add the salt to the egg whites and beat until foamy, gradually add the sugar and whip until stiff peaks form.
Separate meringue into three equal parts and fold in herbs to create three separate herb meringue bases.