# Baked Brie

French recipe from Chef Jason McKinney, about 30 minutes, serves about 6.

Hydrate the apricots in the alcohol and spices on the stove until they’re plump and the liquid has reduced.

- Total time: about 30 minutes (estimated)
- Hands-on: about 20 minutes
- Serves: about 6
- Level: Easy
- Cuisine: French

## Ingredients

- madeira, cognac, brandy, whiskey or any high proof alcohol - 2 oz
- Dried apricots - 1 cup
- 1 8 oz wheel of Mt Tam or any brie cheese
- fresh thyme
- truffle salt or flaky sea salt
- fresh sage
- Chili flake
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Chili powder (chipotle or aleppo)
- Orange juice
- Lime
- Pistachios
- Your favorite crackers!

## Method

1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Small dice the dried apricots
3. Chop the thyme and sage
4. Chop pistachios
5. Add all the dried apricots, ¾ of the orange juice, pinch of Bali salt, a tablespoon of eachfresh herb, and a pinch of each spice to the small pot and start to hydrate
6. Once most of the liquid is cooked off, add the alcohol and flambe!!! Be sure to do this OFF HEAT :)
7. After the flame has died down, add in lime zest and juice and the other part of the orange juice and combine
8. Top the brie with the fruity concoction and bake for about 5–7 minutes or until very soft
9. Take out of oven and top with more fresh herbs and the pistachios! Grab your favorite crackers and dig in!

## Tools

- Cutting board			Chef’s Knife			Small pot		Lighter
- Spatula 			Baking dish

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Recipe page with photos and video: https://chefjasonmckinney.com/recipes/baked-brie
By Chef Jason McKinney. Free to cook; please link the page when you share it.