TANGY PEPPER PECAN BRIE

TANGY PEPPER PECAN BRIE image

Yield 24 slices

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ C. pecan halves
1 Jalapeno pepper, stemmed and seeded
¼ C. Apricot preserves
1 4-inch round (8 oz) Brie cheese with rind, room temperature
1 loaf (16 oz.) French Baguette
Vegetable Oil

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 425. Coarsely chop pecans using chef's knife. Chop jalapeno using food chopper. In small bowl combine jalapeno and preserves; mix well. 2. Cut Brie in half horizontally. Place half brie, cut side up onto center of large stone. Spread half of the apricot mixture evenly over bottom half of Brie. Top with half of the pecans and remaining half of Brie, cut side up. Spread remaining apricot mixture over brie, sprinkle with remaining pecans 3. Cut baguette on a bias into 24 slices. Spray with oil. Bake 8-10 minutes until bread slices are golden brown. 4. slice a jalapeno pepper in half lengthwise, brush with apricot jam, place next to Brie before baking.