Baked Brie With Fig Jam

Name: Baked Brie With Fig Jam
Ingredients: 2 quarts whole black mission figs; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cinnamon stick; pinch of ground allspice; a few grinds of fresh black pepper; 2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1/2 cup simi sonoma county sauvignon blanc; 1 wheel (seven ounce) brie; 1 cup fig jam; fresh figs; crackers

SIMI Wine|Oct. 26, 2015 3:15 pm EST

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This is a simple and appetizing dish that will make you look like a super star. Stuff a wheel of brie with fig and throw it in the oven for 10 minutes. Top with cinnamon and serve with crackers for a light appetizer before the big meal comes out. This recipe goes perfectly with SIMI Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc.

Servings

1

Ingredients

2 quarts whole black mission figs
1 cup sugar
1/2 cinnamon stick
pinch of ground allspice
a few grinds of fresh black pepper
2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup simi sonoma county sauvignon blanc
1 wheel (seven ounce) brie
1 cup fig jam
fresh figs
crackers

Directions

Cut stem from figs and cut into quarters. Mix all ingredients and set aside to macerate for an hour.
Put the fig-sugar mixture into a low-sided pot. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a medium high heat, stir constantly with a wooden spoon, reduce over medium high heat for 10-12 minutes, or until thickened.
Discard the cinnamon stick. Ladle the jam into jars, and seal. Can be stored in refrigerator for up to a month.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Cut wheel of brie in half. Spread jam onto the inside of the bottom piece of brie and top it with the other half. Press down slightly. Place on a small sheet tray lined with parchment paper and place into oven for 5-7 minutes. Remove from oven and place onto plate with fresh figs, crackers, and a bottle of SIMI Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc.