Figs & Toasted Almond Brie

By acampman

This was the crowd favorite at the Greenbrier Farm Wine Club wine tasting at the Campman house in 2006. Kurt took credit.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 6 fresh figs, stemmed and quartered
• 1 (14 ounce) round 4 1/4-inch diameter round Brie cheese
• 1/2 cup toasted almonds
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Details

Servings 12

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 C).
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 the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until softened but not melted. Serve with water crackers. Great with wine!