Baked Brie with Caramelized Grapes

BAKED BRIE WITH CARAMELIZED GRAPES

Baked brie with grape, pistachio and a caramelized layer of syrup- this is my go-to baked brie, it satisfies all those needs! Oozy, salty, creamy, melty, sweet, tart, nutty, and in 15 minutes or less. Need I say more?

Ingredients

1-lb whole brie, at room temperature with rind intact

1 bunch of red grapes, whole

2 T brown sugar

½ cup shelled pistachios

*Option to add in a dash of balsamic vinegar to your grapes as they cook!

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, heat 2 Tablespoons of hot water

2. Add in the brown sugar and dissolve. Add in the red grapes, sautéing on medium heat until they soften and blister. Set aside.

3. Toast the pistachios until fragrant in a 350F oven, and chop lightly.

4. In the same oven, put the brie on a parchment lined, lipped baking sheet. Bake brie for 10 minutes.

5. Top with the warm grapes, toasted pistachios and a sprinkle of coarse salt. Serve warm with crackers or crusty bread.