Baked Brie with Caramelised Pears, Shallots and Thyme

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Prep: 20 mins Cook: 55 mins
Serves: 10

This moreish party nibble is impressively presented. Be sure to use a hearty, good-quality crusty loaf of bread for this recipe.

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Ingredients

15g butter

2 shallots, thinly sliced

2 pears - peeled, cored and sliced

5 tablespoons dry white wine

1/2 teaspoon light brown soft sugar

1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

salt and pepper to taste

1 (250g) round loaf crusty bread

1 (200g) wheel Brie

75g flaked almonds

assorted crackers

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Preparation method

1. Preheat oven to 180 C / Gas mark 4.

2. Melt butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add shallot; cook and stir for 1 minute to soften. Add thinly sliced pears; cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Pour in white wine, brown sugar, thyme, salt and pepper; increase heat to medium-high and simmer until the liquid has evaporated and the pears have lightly caramelised, about 10 minutes. Set aside.

3. Cut a Brie-sized hole in the top of the crusty bread to within 1cm of the bottom. Cut the removed bread into pieces for serving; set aside. Score the Brie around it's edge, using a paring knife to cut .5cm deep. Cut in half by looping a strand of very thin string or dental floss around the scored Brie and pulling the ends in opposite directions.

4. Place the bottom half of the Brie, cut-side-up, into the loaf. Top with 1/2 of the pear mixture and sprinkle with 1/2 of the almonds. Place the remaining brie half on top, cut-side-down, spread with remaining pear mixture, and sprinkle with remaining almonds. Place on a baking tray.

5. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes or until soft and gooey. Serve with sliced bread and crackers.