Seared figs and peaches with balsamic reduction - King's Olive Oil

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 2 teaspoons butter (divided)
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme (chopped and divided in half)
• 4 ripe white peaches or about 1 3/4 lbs., halved and pitted
• 8 or about 1 pound ripe figs (halved lengthwise)
• 1/3 cup Traditional Balsamic Vinegar or Fig
• 1/3 cup creme fraiche
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• Sprigs of mint (optional)