I love the fall and figs a lot! Like so many of us, the fall is something I secretly hope for in the heat of summer; the cool nights cuddling under a blanket, hot drinks and comfort food, I have a huge soft spot for comfort food. I also love festive holiday food, there’s something so beautiful about the dishes we reserve for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years that seem like a celebration in themselves.

Quick confession, I’ve not yet made a turkey and our current oven is a bit small to fit a family sized one, but I am starting to create my own list of celebratory classics that are often requested for special occasions, check out these cookies and this torte for a few. This Brie Bake is another one of them. It’s simple, sweet, perfect for sharing and kind of a celebration on the plate! If you’re looking for a simple appetizer, or a twist on traditional dessert this holiday season this is the perfect plate for you.

 

INGREDIENTS

Brie

• 450 gram brie
• 3 small figs

Sauce

• zest of one orange
• 1/3 cup of chopped walnuts
• 2tbsp Canadian maple syrup
• 2 tbsp honey
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 ½ tbsp butter
• ¼ tsb cinnamon
• pinch of nutmeg

 

DIRECTIONS

Brie

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Place the brie on a pie plate (pyrex if possible).
3. Slice your figs and place them on and aroud the brie. They are kind of like the candy on the plate, so have fun with the placement.
4. Bake for 10-12 min (or until the brie has softened)

Sauce

5. While the brie is baking, pour orange zest, walnuts, syrup, honey, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon and nutmeg to a sauce pan and cook on low heat.
6. Stir constantly until the mixture is well combined and comes to a boil.

Brie & Sauce

7. Take the brie out of the oven and pour your sauce over the warm cheese.
8. Serve as a shared plate with crackers or bread.

Enjoy!

Happy Thanksgiving

xo

Vanessa