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JIM FARRINGTON'S
Baked Cheese

with Caramelized Apples and Spiced Candied Bacon

SERVES: 12 PREP TIME: 45 min COOK TIME: 10 min

INGREDIENTS: DIRECTIONS:

1 8-in round of In one medium pan melt butter, add sliced apples and
Camembert cheese 1 tbsp maple syrup. Cook over medium heat until apples
are nicely caramelized. Take off heat and add 1-2 tbsp
2 firm apples, McIntosh more maple syrup and a dusting of cinnamon.
or Cortland, peeled,
cored and sliced Lay the bacon on a baking sheet (lined with foil or a
silicone mat for easier cleanup). Cover bacon with brown
3 tbsp of real maple syrup sugar, chili powder, and a little salt (and a sprinkling of
finely chopped nuts, if desired). Bake in 350°F oven until
2 tbsp butter crisped, about 20 minutes. When cool enough to handle,
chop on cutting board.
1 tsp cinnamon
Take cheese out of refrigerator an hour before serving.
3-4 strips of bacon Place cheese on baking sheet with silicone mat or
parchment paper. Top with apples. Bake for 5-6 minutes,
1 tbsp brown sugar then add candied bacon and bake for another 2-4 minutes.
Transfer to serving platter. Recommended accompaniment:
1 tsp chili powder Rosemary Crisps.

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

During this season of “thanks”, I am grateful that Rochester has such a vibrant music
community. Performing with so many great musicians (who I now get to call friends) in
such a wide variety of venues and genres is a balm for my soul.

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