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Baked Brie With Caramelized Pears

Created by Kchurchill5 on February 22, 2014

Step 1: Brie ... Make sure to take it out of the refrigerator, and let it come to room temperature.
Step 2: Pears ... In a small non-stick pan (preferred), bring to medium heat and add the butter. Then, add the shallots, pear, and a pinch of both salt and pepper. Saute about 3-4 minutes until the shallots and pears begin to soften.
Step 3: Add the pear juice (or apple juice), brandy, thyme, sugar; and, bring to a light boil. Continue to cook until all the liquid has evaporated and the pears are soft. This should take about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool. This can easily be made ahead of time. You want it completely cooled before topping the brie.
Step 4: Bake ... Place the brie on pie plate or small pan lined with parchment paper or foil; and, top with the cooled pear mixture. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven, middle shelf; until the cheese is softened, and begins to melt along the bottom edge. This should take about 10 minutes. Make sure to let it rest a few minutes before serving. Garnish with slivered almonds.
Step 5: Serve and ENJOY! ... Serve with crackers, apple slices, thin toasted baguettes; or, anything you like.