SUGAR AND NUT GLAZED BRIE

¼ cup packed dark brown sugar
¼ cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon brandy
1 – 14-ounce round of good French brie
Apple wedges for serving
Pear wedges for serving
2 to 3 tablespoons of orange juice
Good crackers such as Starr Ridge

1. In small bowl, stir together sugar, nuts and brandy.  Cover and chill for at least 24 hours or up to a week. 
2. Preheat oven to 500 degrees. 
3. Place brie on heatproof pie plate.  Bake for 4 to 5 minutes or until brie is slightly softened. 
4.  Spread sugar mixture in an even layer on top of warm brie and bake for 2 to 3 minutes longer, or until sugar melts. 
5. Brush fruit wedges with orange juice. 
6.  Arrange fruit around 1 side of brie and crackers on the other side of brie.