Baked Brie with Apricot

Thanksgiving is all about community, family, and laughter. Taking sweet moments to share smiles, stories and small bites creates meaningfully memorable moments. I’ve been inspired by my community tradition of Friendsgiving to share the recipe for baked brie with apricot jam. Oh, hot damn! This shareable is deliciously easy to make and modifies easily with the substitution of peach, blackberry, strawberry jam, or even fresh fruit. Finish with the last remnants of summer basil or sage and enjoy!

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. 2

   Cut the wheel of brie cheese in half horizontally, creating two equal rounds.

3. 3

   Spread a layer of apricot jam or spread evenly on the bottom half of one Brie round.

4. 4

   Sprinkle half of the coarsely chopped walnuts over the apricot jam layer on the bottom Brie round.

5. 5

   Place the other brie round on top of the first one, sandwiching the apricot jam and walnuts in the center. Spread the remaining jam and sprinkle the rest of the walnuts onto the top half of the brie.

6. 6

   Take the whole baguette and slice it into thin rounds and butter evenly on each side.

7. 7

   Place the baguette rounds flat all around the brie. Use an oven safe dish, optionally lined with parchment.

8. 8

   Place the Brie in the preheated oven and bake for 13-15 minutes, or until the Brie is soft and gooey inside.

9. 9

   Once the brie is ready, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a minute or two.

10. 10

    Garnish the baked Brie with fresh herbs like sage, tarragon, or basil for a pop of color and added flavor.