This simple appetizer is not only a delicious show stopper but a great way to reduce waste. Those leftover grapes that have softened are transformed into a delicious snack cheese topper. I absolutely love roasted grapes paired with a creamy warm melted cheese. Tossing them in balsamic gives them a sweet caramelized flavour that is truly addictive. Serve it with your favourite crackers and homemade crostini. Making crostini is a great way to revive leftover stale bread. Serve this appetizer for your next gathering or make it a date night and enjoy it with a bottle of bubbly!!

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Baked Brie with Balsamic and Rosemary Roasted Grapes

Total Time30 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Canadian

Yield: 6 people

Materials

• 2 cup softened grapes on stem
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
• 450 g Brie wheel
• Your favourite crackers
• Crostini
• day old left over baguette
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400 F and line 3 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• To make crostini, in a medium bowl, toss baguette slices with olive oil and rosemary. Place on baking sheet and bake until slightly golden and crisp, turning once for even baking on both sides, about 7-10 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand until ready to serve.
• Reduce oven to 350 F.
• Place grapes on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and rosemary.
• On the last baking sheet, place brie wheel. Place both baking sheets in the oven and bake for 15 -20 minutes or until brie has softened and grapes have caramelized.
• Remove from oven and carefully transfer brie to serving plate. Top brie with roasted grapes and drizzle grapes with their juices. Season grapes with salt and pepper.
• Serve with crostini and your favourite crackers.