Prep: 10 minutes, Stand: 5 min., Bake 15 min.  Cook this appetizer ahead, cover with nonstick aluminum foil and take to the party. Toss pear slices (and apple slices, if desired) in lemon juice diluted with water to prevent browning, or cut and serve fruit immediately when you get there.
Ingredients:
1/4 cup orange liqueur
1 cup golden raisins
2 ( 8 oz) Brie rounds
3 tablespoons honey
Pear Slices, assorted crackers

Microwave orange liqueur at HIGH 1 minute in microwave- safe bowl; add raisins, and let stand 5 minutes.

Trim rind from top of Brie rounds, leaving a 1/2 border on tops. Place brie rounds in 9- inch pie plates or ovenproof plates. Spoon raisin mixture evenly on Brie rounds and drizzle evenly with honey.

Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately with pear slices and crackers.

Yield: Makes 10 servings


Courtesy of Southern Living