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Baked Camembert with Balsamic Vinegar Caramelized Figs

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We’re continuing Friendsgiving week with the PERFECT and EASY fall appetizer you have to make this year, holiday or not. This appetizer is warm, and creamy, and a little sweet – but a lot good. I mean. Really good.

Baked Camembert with Balsamic Vinegar Caramelized Figs

I love an easy appetizer that feels special but doesn’t require a crazy amount of effort (honestly, there’s only a few recipes I’m willing to make that do). But the flavors in this are perfectly balanced, with that tangy, creamy, sweetness. And literally you can put this together in 30 minutes with barely any hands on effort.

Baked Camembert with Balsamic Vinegar Caramelized Figs
Baked Camembert with Balsamic Vinegar Caramelized Figs
Baked Camembert with Balsamic Vinegar Caramelized Figs

First, you’ll make the balsamic vinegar caramelized figs. It’s just some vinegar, honey, brown sugar, vanilla and salt. You toss sliced figs with the mixture, and roast at 400 for about 20-25 minutes. Then, while those guys cool, you score the camembert and bake it right in the wood it comes in for 15-20 minutes. That’s it!

Baked Camembert with Balsamic Vinegar Caramelized Figs
Baked Camembert with Balsamic Vinegar Caramelized Figs

I want to note that while this recipe calls for balsamic vinegar, cinnamon pear vinegar (which I used in this angel food cake recipe) is totally worth hunting down.

The one I have is from Napastak, which I picked up during our trip to wine country last year, but I’ve linked a few options for you here!

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