Cookbook:Toasted Baguette Slices with Pecan Butter, Brie and Apples

Ingredients

 * 24 ea. ¼-inch (0.5 cm) French bread baguette slices
 * 6 tbsp (about 90 ml) melted butter
 * 4 oz (140 g) chopped pecans
 * 1 tbsp (15 ml) peanut oil
 * Salt to taste
 * 4 oz (140 g) cream cheese, room temperature
 * 1 apple, cut into 24 slices
 * 8 oz (280 g) chilled brie cheese, trimmed and sliced into 24 pieces
 * 24 pecan halves

Procedure

 * 1) Place baguette slices on cookie sheet and brush with melted butter. Bake for 8 minutes or until golden brown in a 400°F (250°C) oven. Remove and allow to cool.
 * 2) Blend pecans and oil in processor or blender to smooth paste. Season with salt.
 * 3) Spread cream cheese on toasted bread, then top with apple slices and brie slices.
 * 4) Spread pecan butter over top of each one. Top with pecan half.
 * 5) Place back on cookie sheet, and bake until cheese melts slightly (about 1 minute).
 * 6) Serve and enjoy.