Apricot Brie -- pretty much the best stuff in the world
Published: Thu, 10/20/16
It is FRIDAY EVE!!
We are about 8 weeks into this school year, and it's been a doozy, schedule-wise for our family.
I have three kids, at three different schools, and they each have their own sport.
I've tried to limit our activities, I really have, but figure they each can do one thing.
That shouldn't be too much, right?
Well, it sometimes feels like WAY TOO MUCH, which is why I love Thursdays so much.
We are all home. Nobody needs to go get picked up in the 8 o'clock hour, which means I can change into jammies and chillax from about 6 pm on.
and I relish in it.
Adam and I have been trying our hardest to shuffle the kids off to bed somewhat early so we can binge watch Netflix (current fave is Nurse Jackie) and eat something "adultish" without the kids.
If you'd like to join us, we are having yummy, ooey brie tonight.
Apricot Brie
serves 2 and only 2.
(and nobody else even if you really want to try it because it smells so good. you can't have any. go to bed.)
1 large round or wedge of brie (the round I used was 13.2 ounces)
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (if you don't eat nuts, simply omit)
The Directions.
You have two choices here: you can use a 2-quart slow cooker or you can use a 6-quart slow cooker with an inserted oven-safe dish.
(pyrex or corningware).
If your brie has a really hard rind, cut the top part off.
Put the brie into the crockpot (or the oven safe dish).
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.
If you are using an inserted dish with the brie in a large crockpot, you do not need to add water around the base of the dish.
Cover and cook on high for 1-2 hours, or on low for about 3. Check after an hour just in case.
When the brie is warm and as melty as you'd like, take it out. You aren't really cooking anything here, just melting it nicely.
Serve with your favorite crackers or apple slices.
The Verdict.
This is one of my most favorite things in the whole entire world. When I was growing up, I thought brie was for old people and that it looked funky. I suppose this means that I am now old.
I'm okay with it!
:-)
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happy Friday eve!
steph