Spiced Brie Bake with Dried Apricots

Preparation time:  5 minutes  I   Servings: 8    I    Cook Time:  15 minutes   

Ingredients
1 brie wheel
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 Tbsp dried apricots
1 Tbsp sliced almonds [not pictured]
1/2 stick butter
crackers

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  In a small, microwaveable bowl combine the butter, cinnamon and cumin.  Place in microwave oven for about 30 seconds or until the butter has sufficiently melted.  Stir the combine the spices and butter.  Place the brie wheel in an oven safe baking dish and pour the butter mixture over it.  Top with almonds and apricots.  Bake for about 10-15 minutes or until softened and cheese begins to ooze.  Serve hot and immediately with crackers.

**other toppings to use:  dried cranberries, apricot jam, blackberries, pitashios

enjoy.