Baked Proscuitto And Brie With Apple Butter

brie, apple, butter

When I first went to Italy, I fell in love with prosciutto. When I saw the need in Africa, I knew I had to act. This recipe satisfies both passions.

What thrills me about this recipe, like all the recipes I post, is that you not only end up with great tasting food, but you can make an impact on the world as well. The Amish Family Recipes brand is now dedicated to sponsoring children with every jar sold.

What a great story to tell your guests when they compliment you on this wonderful recipe. Oh, and speaking of your guests, they will be asking for a copy of this, so make sure you print out extras.

1 loaf crusty French bread
4 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup Amish Family Recipes' Johnny's Apple Butter
16 thin slices prosciutto, about 1/4 pound
2 pears or apples, thinly sliced
1 pound Brie, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Heat the oven to 450 degrees F. Cut 16 (1/2-inch thick) slices out of the bread loaf. Butter each side of the bread slices and put them onto a baking sheet. Spread 1 tablespoon of Johny's apple butter onto each slice. Top this with 1 slice of prosciutto and 3 or 4 slices of pear or apple. Cover this with the Brie slices, season with salt and pepper, and drizzle with olive oil. Bake until the cheese is melted, about 8 to 10 minutes.

Serve on a serving try garnished with fresh parsley, or on individual plates, 3 to a plate also garnished with fresh parsley. This recipes makes six to eight servings, so make sure you make enough.