Figs and Toasted Almonds Brie
Ingredients:
- 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp water
- 6 fresh figs, stemmed and quartered
- 1 (14 oz.) round Brie Cheese (4 1⁄2 inch diameter)
- 1⁄2 cup toasted almonds
- 1⁄2 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Heat brown sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat until sugar is completely dissolved. Add figs and vanilla, and cook until softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in almonds and vanilla. Place brie wheel in a baking dish, and pour fig mixture over the top. Bake in a preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until softened but not melted. Serve with crackers.
Notes:
I add slightly more sugar and water and simmer a few minutes longer. Canned figs in syrup may be substituted for fresh by reducing the brown sugar to 1/4 cup and replacing the water with syrup.