Prepare this simple appetizer in just 15 minutes, then grill a few minutes more. Serve with a variety of fresh fruits.

Source: Midwest Living

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Recipe Summary

prep:
15 mins
grill:
8 mins
total:
23 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Cut off a thin slice from the top of the Brie to remove the rind; discard. Place round of Brie in a 6-inch cast-iron skillet or disposable foil pan. Spread top of brie with orange marmalade, leaving a 1/2-inch border.

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  • Place skillet or pan on the grill rack. Grill directly over low coals. Cover and grill for 8 to 10 minutes or till brie is softened and warmed. Place the almonds, hazelnuts or pecans around the border.

  • Serve with fruit, French bread slices, assorted crackers and/or melba toast, if you like. Makes 8 servings.

Tips

If serving with apple or pear slices, dip in lemon juice to prevent browning.

Oven method

Place brie round in a 9-inch pie plate. Spread with orange marmalade as above. Bake, uncovered, in a 325° oven 10 to 12 minutes or till Brie is softened and warmed. Remove from oven and serve as above.

Nutrition Facts

145 calories; fat 10g; cholesterol 28mg; saturated fat 5g; carbohydrates 8g; mono fat 4g; poly fat 1g; insoluble fiber 1g; sugars 2g; protein 7g; vitamin a 194.4IU; vitamin c 1.2mg; riboflavin 0.2mg; niacin equivalents 0.2mg; vitamin b6 0.1mg; folate 24.2mcg; vitamin b12 0.5mcg; sodium 181mg; potassium 95mg; calcium 70.7mg; iron 0.4mg.
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