Recipe: Warm Brie with Baked Apples

Warm Brie with Baked Apples
Source: Lauren Roberts

4 large Granny Smith apples
Lemon juice
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup grapes sliced in half
1/3 cup sliced almonds lightly toasted
1 large wheel brie
1 loaf crusty bread sliced

Peel, quarter and slice apples. Sprinkle with lemon juice to prevent discoloring; set aside.

Melt butter over medium heat in a large saucepan. Add onions and saute
until lightly brown and caramelized. Remove from pan to a plate; set aside. Add honey and sugar to pan and stir until it has liquified. Add apples and continue stirring until apples are almost cooked. Add grapes and raisins. Continue cooking until sugar has caramelized.

Pour the apple mixture into a 2 qt. ceramic souffle dish or other ovenproof dish. Sprinkle with the toasted almonds.

Cut brie into 1-inch chunks and spread evenly over the apple mixture.

Bake uncovered at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until cheese has melted and turned lightly golden.

Serving Ideas: Serve warm with slices of toasted french bread or crackers. Suggested Wine: Chardonnay