Brie with Fruit and Almonds

Ingredients:

1 large round of Brie or you can use baby brie if making individual appetizer plates
dried apricots, cranberries, figs, or any other dried fruit - diced finely
4 tbsp butter + 2 tbsp of butter for toasting almonds
1/4 cup sliced almonds
Directions:

Melt 2 tbsp of butter in a skillet over medium heat.  Add sliced almonds and spread out so that they are in a single layer on the bottom of the pan.  Stirring frequently, heat almonds until they begin to turn brown on the edges.  Remove from pan and cool.

Remove top skin from Brie and top with 4 tbsp of butter cut into slices.  Top with fruit and toasted almonds. Place Brie in an oven proof dish about 2 inches deep and cover with foil.

Bake in a 350 degree oven, covered until cheese starts to melt and bubble.  Remove foil and bake an additional few minutes until top of cheese becomes slightly tinged golden.

Serve immediately with sliced apples and plain crackers.