Baked Camembert with Pears

  • 6
  • 20 mins

Ingredients

  • One 8-ounce round of ripe Camembert
  • 1 tablespoon pear brandy
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped marcona almonds
  • 2 Bosc pears, cut into thin wedges
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°. Put the Camembert in a small baking dish. In a bowl, combine the brandy, maple syrup and salt and pour over the cheese. Bake for about 7 minutes, until the cheese is very soft. Spoon any liquid over the cheese and sprinkle with the almonds. Toss the pears with the lemon juice and serve alongside the cheese.