DRUNKEN GOAT CHEESE

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Provided by Ameliahead

Categories Spreads

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups full-bodied red wine, such as Merlot
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1 orange, sliced
1 cinnamon stick
1/4 cup fruit pectin, such as Sure-Jell
8 ounces goat cheese
1/3 cup pistachios, chopped

Steps:

Combine wine, brown sugar, orange, and cinnamon stick in saucepan; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium low, and simmer 20 to 25 minutes, or until liquid has reduced to about 3/4 cup.
Strain sauce into small bowl, discard orange slices and cinnamon, and return to pan.
Whisk in pectin, and simmer 1 minute, or until thickened. Cool.
Place cheese on plate. Pour sauce over top, sprinkle with pistachios, and serve with crackers or slices of French bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.8, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 22.4, Sodium 169.8, Carbohydrate 26.5, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 16.4, Protein 7.4