I created this recipe a few years ago, and I’m re-sharing it with you today. I was staying in a beach house in Massachusetts, where I got the inspiration for this recipe because of the inexpensive blueberries that I kept coming across at all of the summer farmer’s markets.
Where can you find a round of brie?
More often than not, brie is sold in little wedges that you’ll find in the gourmet cheese aisle at your grocery store. That’s not what you need for this recipe. Sometimes you’ll be able to find rounds of brie in your grocery store too, but they’re usually kind of expensive at a regular grocery store. I suggest you look at Costco or Sam’s Club for an 8-inch round brie. Trader Joe’s might carry them too. That’s the perfect size for this recipe.
How to make blueberry sauce:
To make the blueberry sauce, fresh blueberries are simmered with brown sugar, shallots, cider vinegar, ginger, a touch of cinnamon and cornstarch to thicken. The blueberry mixture is then spooned on top of the warmed brie. Blueberries are abundant on the Northeast coast of the US. You can find them in the markets pretty easily on the west coast, but nothing beats the blueberries that you come across in New England. They’re BIG and juicy little buggers, and they’re cheap as can be. Served up with crackers or baguette slices, this blueberry brie makes a terrific, summery appetizer. Every bit of this amazing dish will be gobbled up- brie scraped down to the rind and plate practically licked clean of any trace of blueberry. Guaranteed!
If you’re looking for more summer appetizer recipes, you may with to try Bruschetta with Peach Salsa and Melted Brie or Strawberry Mango Salsa Cups. Grilled Blue Cheese and Pear Pizza or Glazed Chicken Sausage Pineapple Bites are good choices too!
