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Figs and Toasted Almonds Brie
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Casandra Yaz
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IMVINTAGE
"This has a been a hit every time I have served it. Is a great appetizer for the holidays or when figs are in season."
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PREP TIME
10 Min
COOK TIME
25 Min
READY IN
35 Min
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1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons water
6 fresh figs, stemmed and quartered
1 (14 ounce) round 4 1/4-inch diameter round Brie cheese
1/2 cup toasted almonds
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 C).
Heat brown sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat until sugar is completely dissolved. Add figs and vanilla, and cook until softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in almonds and vanilla. Place brie wheel in a baking dish, and pour fig mixture over the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until softened but not melted. Serve with water crackers.
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Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2006 by
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Mar. 6, 2006
I made this along with a bunch of other dishes for a party, and this was, by far, the standout of the evening! The only adjustment I made to the recipe was simmering the figs, brown sugar, & vanilla in much more water than the two Tbsp. for about twenty minutes until it turned syrupy. Then I refrigerated this overnight before using on the cheese the next day, letting the figs really absorb the syrup and soften. Heavenly!
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I made this along with a bunch of other dishes for a party, and this was, by far, the standout...
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Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2005 by
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JDVMD
Sep. 17, 2005
I have made this several times now and it is just wonderful. As a timesaver, I purchased fig jam from Williams-Sonoma and put this on top of the brie (rind removed throughout). Also, try it with pecans.
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I have made this several times now and it is just wonderful. As a timesaver, I purchased fig...
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Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2004 by BLUGOBBLIN
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BLUGOBBLIN
Sep. 4, 2004
I decided to try this recipe and it was absolutely wonderful. Everyone loved it!! I cut each fig into 8 pieces and cut the almonds into halves. The cheese was done in less than 10 minutes. Next time I'll add more figs and make more syrup. It was really yummy!!
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I decided to try this recipe and it was absolutely wonderful. Everyone loved it!! I cut each...
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Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2007 by
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IMVINTAGE
Aug. 7, 2007
I only used half a wheel of cheese (camembert... because that what I had) but I made the full amount of syrup, upping the water to about 4 tbp. I made it a couple of hours ahead & let it sit, covered, on the stove until hubby came home. The almonds (I used slivered) got kinda soft & carmelized...I loved them! And the figs imparted such great flavor to teh simple syrup....be sure & make extra syrup! I served it w/ barely buttered, toasted french bread. Fabulous, easy recipe....thanks for sharing Casandra!
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I only used half a wheel of cheese (camembert... because that what I had) but I made the full...
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Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2004 by FELICIA1234
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Nov. 29, 2004
This is an excellent recipe! I used a 20 oz. baby brie. I also cut the figs into eigths. I kept the almonds whole, but toasted them in the oven for about 15 minutes. Finally, instead of water crackers, I served the cheese with french bread. The result was visually gorgeous and tasted wonderful. Thank you for the recipe!
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This is an excellent recipe! I used a 20 oz. baby brie. I also cut the figs into eigths. I...
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Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2004 by CYTORRES
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Nov. 8, 2004
OH MY GOD!!! This recipe is absolutly wonderful. I followed the other reviewer advise and add more figs. Its sounds and looks SOOOO Gourmet, but is so simple. It was a hit at my party. Everyone wanted the recipe! Thank you Casandra I'm happy to give you my first review. :)
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OH MY GOD!!! This recipe is absolutly wonderful. I followed the other reviewer advise and...
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Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2007 by
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CMHGUPTA
Aug. 19, 2007
We thought this was delicious. It was a great dinner - green salad, this, and French bread. Mmmm. A few thoughts - if your figs are very ripe, you don't need 10 minutes to soften them. Whole, toasted almonds are divine in this. And if you peel the rind off your cheese, it becomes a gooey dip. Next time we'll leave the rind on so it stays a bit more in its' original form.
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Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2007 by Alice
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Alice
Jan. 4, 2007
Delicious and a hit at the party. I could not get fresh figs, used 1/2 pkg of dried about 8-12, increased the water to 4T and the vanilla to 1t. Cooked the figs longer to soften. Next time I'll try soaking the figs overnight.
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Delicious and a hit at the party. I could not get fresh figs, used 1/2 pkg of dried about...
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Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2004 by CATHERINE1098
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CATHERINE1098
Dec. 12, 2004
Tasted wonderful, was very easy to make and had nice presentation. Served this appetizer at a wine appreciation party and it was a huge hit! Many suggested this become my "signature dish" for future parties and I couldn't agree more!
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Tasted wonderful, was very easy to make and had nice presentation. Served this appetizer at a...
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Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2007 by DMBS
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Jul. 30, 2007
We have a fig tree that is really producing this year. After reading this recipe, I decided to try it. My husband and I both loved it! I'm not that crazy about figs but this was wonderful. I did take other advice and make more syrup. Can't wait to make this again for friends! Awesome!
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