Brie and fig jam appetizers are worthy of being brought to a concert at the Hollywood Bowl. And if I’m being completely honest, I’d say they’re a bit addictive!
I’d like to introduce you to my latest love: fig jam topped brie on a cracker.
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Say what you will, but I’m smitten.
I don’t know what attracts me so: separately, I’m not that enamored of any one of the three, but together–oh my, what a combination!
If you recall, I do not eat fresh figs, but when I was given a box of them, I decided to turn them into some jars of lovely Orange Fig Jam, and did it in no time.
Last Saturday, I went to an oudoor symphony with my friend, Marie, and we brought a picnic. These Brie and Fig Jam Appetizers were the highlight of our meal; we just kept making them, and could not stop eating them! A little addictive? Possibly.
The next evening, they accompanied me with my friend, Julia, to the Hollywood Bowl, and yes, they were even “Bowl-worthy” (hey, you can’t just bring anything to picnic at the Hollywood Bowl).
If you are looking for love, I can almost guarantee you’re going to find it in these crispy little bites of heaven. I’m not saying any more. Just try them–you won’t be sorry.
Brie and Fig Jam Appetizers
Just place a piece of brie (make sure it’s good quality brie) on any cracker you like, or a piece of bread.
Then you’ll need some of that awesome fig jam…
to put on top of the brie, and that is all!
There’s just one problem, when you start making these–
it’s really hard not to eat them all.
Let’s just say I didn’t need a serving plate…
Brie and Fig Jam Appetizers (they're even Hollywood Bowl-worthy)
A super delicious, yet simple appetizer that is perfect from picnics to cocktail parties.
Ingredients
- 12 crackers, like water crackers, nothing with lots of strong flavors
- 12 slices of brie
- 3 teaspoons of fig jam
Instructions
- Place a piece of brie on a cracker and top with about 1/4 tsp of jam.
Notes
Try another creamy cheese like Camembert, too.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 3Amount Per Serving: Calories: 373Total Fat: 27gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 644mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 1gSugar: 4gProtein: 19g
Nutrition information is only estimated.
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So funny because I just had a brie and fig jam sandwich for lunch the other day at this amazing cheese place near me. Delicious!
Good choice, Lois!
I absolutely love fig and brie together, they work so well together. I also like fig jam with foie gras too!
Never tried that, Andi!
Yum! I love anything that pairs well with wine, charcuterie and picnics. After Diner en Blanc I think I might keep the al fresco theme going and head up to a local mountain where there’s a cave suited with a picnic table and chandelier. These would make for a perfect and portable appetizer!
I loved that post! I can only imagine what an experience the cave with a table and chandelier would be like! Make sure to take pics! :)
That’s a winning combination right there, Christina. I was never a big fig fan myself, but when it’s paired with something rich and fatty like brie, it just works. Of course a glass of wine on the side makes it a home run for me!
Totally agree! :)
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I can imagine the taste of such nice combination. So curious now to try that fig jam!
You’ve never had it before? Yes, I suggest you try it, Medeja! :)
Yum, fig and cheese is the most wonderful combination.Looks wonderful. Maybe you are joining the fig fan club just a little.
Hmmm…I don’t know, maybe just a teeny-tiny bit! :) CC