Chambord and Brie

Manami's Note:

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• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 1 round o ...

• 1 (8 ounce) brie round
• ¼ cup dried apricot
• ¼ cup chopped granny smith apple
• 2 tablespoons toasted pecan pieces (chopped)
• ½ teaspoon lemon zest
• ¼ cup orange juice
• ¼ cup apple juice
• ½ cup Chambord raspberry liquor
• 2 tablespoons sugar

Directions:

1. Peel and chop apples. In saucepan, add all ingredients except Brie.
2. Simmer and stir occasionally over medium heat until thickened and fruit is tender. Cool.
3. Slice Brie through center, making two round disks. Spread the cooled filling between the layers.
4. Bake at 350ºF for 10 minutes. Remove and let set for 5 minutes.
5. Drizzle with Chambord and serve with good quality crackers or crostinis.