Baked Camembert (or Brie) with Cranberries, Pecans and Figs

camembert cheese

🥗Healthier: brie cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Brie offers a similar texture and flavor, while cream cheese is more budget-friendly.

pecans

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: almonds

Walnuts provide similar crunch and flavor, while almonds are often less expensive.

dried figs

🥗Healthier: dried apricots

💰Cheaper: raisins

Dried apricots are a healthier option, while raisins are more economical.

Cut a circle around the camembert cheese but not all the way through to make it easier to serve later.

Place the cheese into a tin.

Pop the cheese into the oven for about 10 to 12 minutes until gooey.

To make the topping, add fig jam to a pan.

Add a couple of tablespoons of water to the pan with the fig jam and stir.

Add fresh cranberries to the pan and a couple more tablespoons of water.

Simmer for about 5 minutes until the cranberries become soft and pop.

Add about a teaspoon of orange zest to the mixture.

Add the pecans to the pan and stir to coat everything nicely.

Add a pinch of salt to the mixture.

Lift the top layer of the cheese and spoon the pecan and cranberry mixture over the top.

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