Almond Brie
For a fast but sophisticated appetizer, spread orange marmalade on Brie and grill. Garnish with nuts, then serve with bread, fruit, or crackers.
Ingredients
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8 ounces round Brie cheese with rind (about 4 inches in diameter)
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3 Tbsp. orange marmalade
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1/4 cup sliced almonds, coarsely chopped hazelnuts (filberts) or pecans, toasted
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1 medium yellow apple or ripe pear, cored and sliced into thin wedges, or 1/2 cup sliced strawberries and 1 kiwifruit,peeled and sliced lengthwise into wedges
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French bread slices, assorted crackers and/or melba toast (optional)
Directions
1.
Cut off a thin slice from the top of the Brie to remove the rind; discard. Place round of Brie in a 6-inch cast-iron skillet or disposable foil pan. Spread top of Brie with orange marmalade, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
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Place skillet or pan on the grill rack. Grill directly over low coals. Cover and grill for 8 to 10 minutes or until Brie is softened and warmed. Place the almonds, hazelnuts or pecans around the border.
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Serve with fruit, French bread, assorted crackers and/or melba toast, if you like. Makes 8 servings.
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Oven method: Place Brie round in a 9-inch pie plate. Spread with orange marmalade as above. Bake, uncovered, in a 325 degree F oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until Brie is softened and warmed. remove from oven and serve as above.
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Note: When using apple or pear wedges, dip in lemon juice to prevent browning. For a picnic, tote ingredients in an insulated cooler with ice packs and grill on location. Serve within 2 hours of packing in cooler.
Nutrition information
Calories 145, Total Fat 10 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Sodium 181 mg, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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