APPLE BRIE

APPLE BRIE

1 McIntosh apple

½ cup golden raisins, plumped

1 cup apple cider

1 – 5-6 inch French Brie

Toasted chopped pecans for garnish

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 
2. Core and chop apple.  Place in a saucepan with the raisins and cider and boil gently, until apples are tender but not mushy (approximately ½ to 2 minutes). 
3. Put brie in an ovenproof dish slightly large than the Brie.
4. Strain liquid from apple/raisin mixture and put drained apple and raisins on top of Brie.  Garnish with chopped pecans and bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
5. Serve with sliced French bread.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

Cutting Board                       Sharp knife              Apple Corer

Dry & wet measuring cups     small saucepan         baking dish

Serving platter                     bread knife