Apricots with Brandy, Lemon, and Honey

Ingredients

• 8  apricots pitted ripe rinsed halved drained 1 lb. total
• 0.3 cup brandy 
• 0.5 cup firmly brown sugar packed
• 1 tablespoon butter cut into small pieces
• 0.3 cup golden raisins 
• 2 tablespoons honey 
• 2 tablespoons juice of lemon 
• 1 quart whipped cream 

Equipment

• bowl
• ladle
• oven
• microwave
• pie form

Directions

1. Place apricots, cut side up, in a microwave-safe 9- or 10-inch pie pan or shallow round casserole.
2. Sprinkle apricots with raisins and brown sugar.
3. In a 2-cup glass measure, combine brandy, lemon juice, honey, and butter.
4. Heat in a microwave oven on full power (100%) until butter is melted, about 30 seconds. Stir and pour evenly over apricots.
5. Cover apricots and heat in a microwave oven at full power until juices are bubbling and fruit is hot, about 5 minutes; let stand about 5 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, scoop the ice cream into bowls. Ladle fruit and juices over ice cream.