Brie Tartlets With Amaretto Peach And Pecan Preserves Recipes

PEACH BAKED BRIE

Steps:

• On a lightly floured surface, roll out pastry into a 12-in. square. Cut off corners to make a circle. Spread preserves to within 1 in. of pastry edge; sprinkle with pecans. Place Brie on top; fold pastry over the cheese and pinch edges to seal., Place seam side down on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm with toast and crackers.

BAKED BRIE WITH PECANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place cheese on a rimmed baking sheet; bake until softened, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a serving plate; cool about 20 minutes.
• While cheese cools, place nuts on a clean baking sheet; bake until toasted and fragrant, 7 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle nuts over cheese.
• In a small saucepan, combine sugar and maple syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat; simmer until foamy, 1 to 2 minutes. Drizzle warm sauce over slightly cooled cheese and nuts; serve with crackers or baguette.

WARM BRIE AND PEAR TARTLETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
• Arrange tart shells onto prepared pan. Put a piece of Brie cheese into each shell. Sprinkle diced pear and a couple thyme leaves into each shell and drizzle with honey.
• Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted and tarts are golden, 12 to 15 minutes.

PEACH PECAN & AMARETTO PRESERVES

Steps:

• In a heavy, non-reactive saucepot combine raisins and water and let raisins soak until they plump.
• Cut peaches into halves or quarters and combine them with the plumped raisins and water.
• Add zest and heat mixture to simmering until very tender, about 15 minutes.
• Stir in orange and lemon juices and return to a boil.
• Add sugar and cook over medium heat, stirring very frequently with a flat bottom wooden spoon, until thick, about 30 minutes.
• Test Mixture: Put a spoonful on a chilled saucer and let it cool; when saucer is held on edge, the surface of the jam should wrinkle.
• Add the pecans and cook, stirring, about 5 minutes longer.
• Remove from heat and stir in the Amaretto.
• Ladle into hot, clean canning jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space.
• Seal with new two-piece lids according to manufacturer's directions and process for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath.
• Cool, label, and store.
• Best if allowed to mellow in the jars for two weeks before serving.
• Makes great holiday gifts.

BRIE TARTLETS WITH AMARETTO, PEACH AND PECAN PRESERVES

Steps:

• Combine preserves, Amaretto and pecans. Refrigerate until needed. Fill tartlet shells with up to 1 T brie. Top with 1 t preserve mix. Bake at 350 for 8 min. Tips: Use frozen Filo shells Freeze brie for 1-1 1/2 hrs to easily remove the rind and cut into cubes.