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Jim Farrington’s
baked cheese

With caramelized apples and spiced
candied bacon

NUMBER OF SERVINGS: 12 PREP TIME: 45 minutes COOK TIME: 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS:
1 8-in round of Camembert cheese
1-2 firm apples, McIntosh or Cortland recommended, peeled, cored and sliced
3 tbsp of real maple syrup
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp cinnamon
3-4 strips of bacon
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp chili powder

DIRECTIONS:
In one medium pan melt butter, add sliced apples and 1 tbsp maple syrup. Cook over medium
heat until apples are nicely caramelized. Take off heat and add 1-2 tbsp more maple syrup
and a dusting of cinnamon.
Lay the bacon on a baking sheet (lined with foil or a silicone mat for easier cleanup). Cover
bacon with brown sugar, chili powder, and a little salt (and a sprinkling of finely chopped nuts,
if desired). Bake in 350° F oven until crisped, about 20 minutes. When cool enough to handle,
chop on cutting board.
Take cheese out of refrigerator an hour before serving. Place cheese on baking sheet with
silicone mat or parchment paper. Top with apples. Bake for 5-6 minutes, then add candied
bacon and bake for another 2-4 minutes. Transfer to serving platter. Recommended
accompaniment: Rosemary Crisps.

JIM FARRINGTON is the Head of Public Services at the Sibley Library, Eastman School
of Music.

During this season of “thanks,” I’m grateful that Rochester’s weather has (so far) cooperated
during this time of physical separation from one’s friends and family.