Baked Brie W Dried Fruit Compote Recipes

FRUIT COMPOTE WITH BRIE

Steps:

• Place cheese on an ungreased oven-proof serving plate. Bake at 400° until cheese is softened, 8-10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the golden raisins and cherries, apple juice and vanilla; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in preserves. Spoon over cheese. Serve with crackers.

ONE-BITE BAKED BRIE WITH GRAPE-PECAN COMPOTE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Toss the grapes with the oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake, tossing once, until the grapes burst and are very soft, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, spread the pecans out on a second rimmed baking sheet, and bake until very golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool, then finely chop.
• Transfer the grapes to a small shallow bowl with a slotted spoon, leaving the oil behind. Stir in the lemon juice and zest and a pinch of salt; set aside to cool completely, then stir in the toasted pecans. (The compote can be made up to a day ahead and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
• Cut off just the very edges of the Brie wheel to make a rough square (it is OK if some rind remains at the corners), then cut into 30 cubes. Put a cube in each phyllo cup, and put the cups on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
• Top each cup with some of the compote, and garnish with a dusting of pepper. Serve warm.

BAKED BRIE W/ DRIED FRUIT COMPOTE

Steps:

• Combine cranberries, apricots, raisins and sherry in small saucepan. Heat over medium heat to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. (Can be made up to two days ahead. Cover and refridgerate. Heat gently before using) Heat oven 275. Carefully slice top rind off of brie. Place brie in oven proof dish. Bake until brie begins to melt slightly and woobles when dish is shaken. About 25 minutes. Don't over heat since the brie will separate if over heated. Remove from oven, top will fruit mixture. Serve with crackers or thinly sliced french bread round.

BAKED BRIE WITH FIG COMPOTE

Steps:

• Combine the figs, orange zest, thyme, brandy, sugar, vinegar, a few grinds of pepper and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the liquid is syrupy and the figs are softened, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl, discard the zest and thyme and let cool, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a food processor or mini chopper and pulse until mostly smooth.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Unroll the pie dough onto a lightly floured work surface. Roll out the outer 2 inches of dough with a rolling pin to make the edge slightly thinner than the rest of the dough. Put the cheese in the center of the dough and top with the fig compote. Trim about 1 inch off the outer edge of the dough. Pull the dough up and over the cheese, folding and pleating the dough all the way around until the cheese is covered. Pinch the dough together at the top to seal.
• Transfer the wrapped cheese to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the dough with the beaten egg and bake until golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool about 10 minutes, then transfer to a cutting board to slice. Serve warm or at room temperature.

BRIE WITH JEWELED FRUIT COMPOTE COOKING LIGHT

Steps:

• 1. Combine all ingredients except cheese in medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on High for 2 minutes. Stir and microwave an additional minute or until bubbly.
• 2. Pour over brie and serve with a variety of crackers and sliced green apples.

BAKED FRUIT COMPOTE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350. Have ready a 2 - 2 1/2 quart shallow baking dish.
• Dissolve sugar in wine.
• Put dried and canned fruits in baking dish, add wine mixture and stir to mix. Cover with foil.
• Bake 1 hour, or until most of the liquor is absorbed. Uncover, cool and transfer to serving dish; cover and regrigerate overnight.

BAKED FRUIT COMPOTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a 13x9-in. baking dish, combine first 6 ingredients. , In a small saucepan, combine butter and brown sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in wine if desired. Pour over fruit and toss to coat., Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 20-25 minutes. Garnish with mint if desired.