Recipes

Caramelized Pear on Warm Brie

from Eat Smart

DATE: Friday, March 12th, 2010

Ingredients

1. 1    green onion
2. 2 tsp   butter
3. 1    USA pear, diced
4. Pinch    each salt and cinnamon
5. 1/4 cup  pear juice or apple juice
6. 3 tbsp   chopped pecans
7. 1 tbsp   brown sugar
8. 1 tsp   chopped fresh thyme
9. 1 tsp   cider vinegar
10. 1 round (200 g) brie cheese
11. 1 package  crackers

Preparation

1. Thinly slice green onion, keeping white and green parts separate.
2. In a non-stick skillet, melt butter over medium heat; fry pear, white part of onion, salt and cinnamon for 5 minutes or until pear is softened.
3. Add pear juice, pecans, brown sugar, thyme and vinegar; boil, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until no liquid remains.
4. Place entire piece of Brie on ovenproof serving dish; top with pear mixture. Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for 10 minutes or until cheese is softened.
5. Let stand for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with green part of onion.