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Vanilla Bourbon Fig Brie

Servings: 8
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Author: Sandy / Reluctant Entertainer
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/8 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/8 cup white sugar
  • 1/8 cup bourbon
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cardamom pods, optional or 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1 tsp orange zest, optional
  • 1 1/2 tsp orange juice, optional
  • 1/2 cup dried black mission or calamari figs, roughly chopped
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 1 tsp molasses
  • 2 Tbsp warm water
  • 13 oz brie round
  • Olives
  • Pomegranate arils to garnish
  • 1/4 cup toasted pecan halves or pistachios, roughly chopped
  • Crackers, salami, and fruit

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F and place the brie on a stone or baking sheet.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, white sugar, molasses, bourbon, vanilla, orange juice and zest, cardamom pods, nutmeg, water, and figs. Simmer on low heat until sauce is thickened and reduced—12-14 minutes. Make sure to not turn it into a thick caramel consistency. Remove cardamom pods when sauce is reduced. Don't over-simmer.
  • On a small, rimmed oven-safe stone, place Brie in the center and spread reduction on top. Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until Brie has reach desired texture, temperature, and softness.
  • When Brie is softened, remove from oven, and top with pomegranate arils and toasted pistachios.
  • Serve with crackers, cured meats, additional nuts, grapes, and other favorite appetizer toppings.