Day 286.
I didn't even try to light this properly and attempt a nice picture. Instead, I removed the stoneware from the base, wrapped it up in a beach towel, grabbed a sleeve of crackers and plopped on the couch in front of the TV. When Adam or the kids got near, I snarled and batted them away with my arm.
This couldn't possibly taste any better.
The Ingredients.
adapted from the Halloween issue of Taste of Home
--1 large round or wedge of brie (the round I used was 13.2 oz)
--1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
--2 T brown sugar
--2 T water
--1 tsp balsamic vinegar
--1/4 tsp dried rosemary
--1/2 cup chopped walnuts
The Directions.
I used a 1.5 mini round crockpot. If you are going to use a big one, put the brie in an oven-safe dish. As long as the dish and the crockpot heat together, you're all good.
If your brie has a really hard rind, cut the top part off. This was the first time I had used this brand of brie---I've always reached for the stuff from Trader Joe's---and I was alarmed at how thick the rind was.
Put the brie into the crockpot.
In a bowl, mix the chopped apricots, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, water and rosemary together. Spoon on top of the brie.
Sprinkle on the chopped walnuts.
Cover and cook on high for 1-2 hours, or on low for about 3. Check after an hour in both cases just in case.
Serve with your favorite crackers or apple slices.
The Verdict.
I eventually shared with Adam. We had it as dinner.
The flavor is so amazing, and the brie got so gooey and amazing. I think I just drooled a bit.
mmmm.
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32 comments:
Yum! I am salivating as I write this... can't wait to try it!
Love the "batting them away" image!
This sounds fantastic. My mouth is watering! I'll have to see what oven-proof little dish I have that will fit into my crock.
I recently found some crackers that have neither gluten nor soy, and I've been making up for lost time after many crackerless weeks.
Why is my mouth watering? It's been several seconds since I read your post! :)
I usually just dump a bit of apricot preserves on top of my Brie. This sounds like a "fancier" alternative!
Hi Quinn, what is the brand of the crackers you've found? I usually get the rice crackers, or the Blue Diamond almond thins.
-steph
Can you do this in the little dipper?
Hi Amy,
you won't be able to use such a big piece of brie. If you have a smaller wedge, it will work, and then cut the topping in half. The Little Dipper says it only holds 1 cup---but I've found that it holds close to 2.
--steph
Wow. That sounds amazing! I'll be making that for Thanksgiving for sure.
Love your site, btw.
Today, you are the subject of my post and a link to your site. What a determined person you must be to stay with your crockpot, this way.
This looks sooooo goooood!! I'm adding the needed ingredients to my shopping list......will make it soon. ( but I want it now!! ) :D
Ooh, this sounds yummy! I have a simiar recipie but made in the oven in little pie crusts in a mini-muffin tray. Only calls for brie and apricot jam, but I bet the walnuts and balsamic vinegar will liven it up a bit.
I wonder if there is such a thing as fat&cholesterol free brie... hmmm....
Ok, I have a confession. I bought a crockpot yesterday. I already have a crockpot, mind you, but it's ginormous, for my ginormous family. I got myself a wee little cute one so I could make yummy recipes like this one. And the pumpkin pie dip you posted earlier was FANTASTIC!!
Okkkkk.....that is just tooo funny.. But then I love brie too, so I might be just as bad....I will have to give it a try and find out...LOL...thanks for the smiles.
We are having your Autumn sausage casserole for supper tonight....it smells divine...
My sister an i microwave jam and brie. gross sounding and kind of pathetic, but it works for us.
I think i could live on only varieties of cheese and crackers!
This looks amazing!
Yummy! I make a baked brie for holiday parties, A round of brie, with a mixture of apricot preserves, craisins, and walnuts smeared over the top, then wrapped in puff pastry and baked. . .It is divine! Can you "bake" puff pastry in the crockpot?
This...is one I'm going to make, when I'm all achy, and needy, and feelin' blue. And...I'm hogging it all........for medicinal purposes!
Mmmmm. I've never tried brie...but this may just do the trick. Thanks!!
BTW, I love your site!
~Liz
www.AGiveawayADay.blogspot.com
I've really wanted to try your various brie dishes recently, but haven't done it yet because when I went grocery shopping for brie I was shocked at how much it cost, and I shop at a discount grocery store! I'm waiting until I find a coupon so I can go buy it. Does anyone here know of a place I can get brie a little cheaper?
This sounds wonderful! Great appetizer idea also.
How are the Diamond Almond Thins? I have been meaning to grab some for my DS...but keep forgetting.
Christy
this sounds real good, I bet you can use other dried fruit as well like dried figs or cranberries. This will be a treat around the holidays.
OMG I absolutely have to make this for the weekly potlucks we attend.....drool, drool.....
This looks absolutely divine, and super-easy for parties. Can't wait to give it a whirl!
My Husband travels frequently for work, and when ever he does, after I get back from the office. I have cheese. Not that I can't have cheese when he is in town mind you, but it is something of a ritual. So tonight I am making your brie. It has another 1.5 hours in the crock pot. I only used a little 7 oz round and put it in a little corningware grab-it bowl inside the crock...and I cannot wait. :)
Oh man! I actually have all of these ingredients. I am going to be in so much trouble tonight! As for the Costco issues and the price of brie that some of your commentors have made, here is a little secret: You can get an entire wheel of brie at Costco for $5-$6. No kidding. We pay around $5.50 for ours. I have been in brie heaven the past couple of weeks. When you can get the wheel for the same price as the wedge it totally warrants a trip to Costco! LOL
I loved this! I made it and ate it for dinner - and for midnight snack. And then made it again at a friends for movie and wine night. SO GOOD!
What a great website! I just found it and have to bookmark it so I can come back and make your yummy recipes. Thanks!
I finally made this after drooling over it for quite some time, absolutely deliscious!!
Do you think I can make this and then travel with it for an hour to a holiday party? Does it need to be served fresh?
Thanks!
Hi Heidi,
I'd recommend getting it ready at home, and putting it in the crockpot to travel, and then plug it in oh high at your destination. Brie is fine getting up to room temperature, and then it shouldn't take that long to get melty.
xoxo
steph
This looks amazing! I'm planning on making this on Sunday for a get together with my parents and my husbands parents. I'm going to use an oven-proof insert, but will that affect the cooking time? My 1.5 qt only has one setting, so I was figuring it would already take 2-3 hours without the insert. What do you think? Thanks so much! You have created a mecca!
Hi Sara, it might take a bit longer, but not much---just long enough for the inserted dish to get as hot as the crock, maybe another 20-30 min.
xox
steph
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