These were
HEAVENLY! Another great Pinterest
find. Very easy to make and the bacon
jam is to die for! I mean – everything really
IS better with bacon!! The flavor of the
creamy brie cheese combined with the smoky sweet bacon apricot jam is
spectacular. And, the fresh thyme
garnish gives each bite just that extra little something. You’re going to love these. Enjoy!
INGREDIENTS:
1 lb bacon,
chopped
10 oz. jar
“simply fruit” apricot jam
2 tbsps
apple cider vinegar
6 oz wedge
of double or triple creme brie cheese, frozen for 1 hour
15 phyllo
cups (I used Athens)
fresh thyme
to garnish
Crisco to
grease
Directions:
Pre-heat
oven to 350F. Lightly grease a rimmed baking sheet with Crisco.
In a large
skillet cook the chopped bacon over a medium flame until crispy, 15 – 20
minutes. Be sure to drain any rendered fat from the skillet once the bacon is
fully cooked. Next, reduce flame to low before stirring in the apricot jam and
apple cider vinegar, incorporating well. Allow this mixture to simmer for 5 – 8
minutes.
Meanwhile,
on a cutting board cube the frozen wedge of brie into chunks, first by removing
the rind from all edges, then cubing the cheesy insides. When ready, line up
the phyllo cups on the greased baking sheet.
Fill each
cup with a cube of brie, then top with a spoonful of bacon jam — Repeat until
all cups are filled.
Bake for 10
minutes on oven middle rack until the cheese is just beginning to bubble, then
immediately serve, garnishing with fresh thyme.
