Black Sesame Caramel Roasted Fruits

Instructions

1. Prepare the fruits
   Arrange the pear, peach, and plum wedges in a large, heatproof baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to prevent browning and set aside.
2. Make the caramel base
   In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Heat over medium heat without stirring until the sugar dissolves and turns amber-colored, about 8-10 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
3. Create the black sesame caramel
   Once the caramel reaches a deep amber color, carefully add the butter and whisk until melted. Remove from heat and slowly add the heavy cream while whisking constantly (mixture will bubble vigorously). Stir in the black sesame paste, toasted sesame seeds, vanilla extract, remaining lemon juice, and sea salt until smooth.
4. Coat the fruits
   Pour the hot black sesame caramel over the prepared fruits, gently tossing to ensure all pieces are coated evenly.
5. Roast in the oven
   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the caramel-coated fruits in the oven and roast for 15-20 minutes, or until the fruits are tender and the caramel is bubbling around the edges.
6. Rest and serve
   Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. The caramel will thicken slightly as it cools. Serve warm with a sprinkle of additional black sesame seeds on top.