Baked Brie with Cranberry-Pecan-Bacon Crumble
- 4 strips bacon
- 2 tablespoons candied pecans or walnuts, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries, finely chopped
- 6 dried apricots, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- One 7- to 8-ounce round high-quality Brie, preferably from France
- Sliced baguette, crackers and apple and/or pear slices, for serving
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Lay the bacon in a large skillet, then cook over medium heat until golden and crisp, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
- Drain the bacon on paper towels, let cool, then finely chop.
- Combine the bacon, pecans, cranberries, apricots, rosemary, vinegar, pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl.
- Remove the Brie from its packaging.
- Cut off the top rind of the round of Brie, leaving a 1/4-inch border around the edges (use a sharp knife and go in from above at a slight angle).
- Discard the rind you have removed.
- Put the Brie in a small baking dish.
- Top with some of the cranberry-pecan-bacon crumble, and scatter the rest around the Brie.
- Cover the dish with foil, and bake until the cheese is warm and gooey, 30 to 35 minutes.
- Serve with bread, crackers and apple and/or pear slices for dipping.
bacon, candied pecans, cranberries, rosemary, red wine vinegar, kosher salt, france, baguette
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/baked-brie-with-cranberry-pecan-bacon-crumble.html (may not work)