Fruited Brie Recipe 🧀🍏🍐

Overview:

This Fruited Brie recipe is a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors, making it a perfect addition to any appetizer spread, potluck, banquet table, or even as a unique dessert option. The preparation is relatively simple, with a marinating step to infuse the fruits with flavor before assembling the dish and baking it to gooey perfection. With golden raisins, apples, pears, and crunchy pecans, each bite offers a burst of deliciousness that is sure to impress your guests. Plus, it’s ready in under an hour, making it an ideal choice for busy hosts or last-minute gatherings.

• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 50 minutes (excluding 2 hours marinating time)

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Marinate the Fruit:

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   • In a large bowl, combine the golden raisins, diced apple, diced pear, and apple juice. Allow the mixture to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify.

2. Prepare the Brie:

   • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
   • Slice the wheels of brie horizontally to create two equal halves.

3. Layering:

   • Place one layer of brie in a baking dish, ensuring it covers the bottom evenly.
   • Spread half of the marinated fruit mixture over the layer of brie, ensuring even distribution.
   • Place the second layer of brie on top of the fruit mixture.
   • Spread the remaining fruit mixture over the top layer of brie.

4. Topping:

   • Sprinkle the pecans evenly over the top of the assembled brie and fruit layers.

5. Bake:

   • Place the baking dish, uncovered, in the preheated oven.
   • Bake for approximately 25 to 30 minutes, or until the brie is melted and gooey, and the fruits are tender and caramelized.

6. Serve:

   • Once baked, remove the Fruited Brie from the oven and allow it to cool slightly.
   • Serve the warm Fruited Brie with your choice of accompaniments, such as cocktail bread, crackers, baguette slices, or fruit slices.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 244.3
• Fat Content: 18.2g
  • Saturated Fat Content: 10.1g
• Cholesterol Content: 56.7mg
• Sodium Content: 357.8mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 9g
  • Fiber Content: 1g
  • Sugar Content: 6.5g
• Protein Content: 12.4g

Recipe Notes:

• Make-Ahead: You can prepare the fruit mixture in advance and store it in the refrigerator until ready to assemble and bake.
• Variations: Feel free to customize this recipe by adding your favorite nuts or dried fruits to the mixture for added texture and flavor.
• Storage: Any leftover Fruited Brie can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in the oven before serving.
• Presentation: Garnish the baked Fruited Brie with fresh herbs, such as thyme or rosemary, for an elegant finishing touch.
• Serving Suggestions: This dish pairs well with a variety of beverages, including white wine, champagne, or sparkling cider, enhancing its appeal as a versatile appetizer or dessert option for any occasion.

Indulge in the irresistible combination of creamy brie, sweet fruits, and crunchy pecans with this Fruited Brie recipe that is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser at your next gathering!