BAKED BRIE APPETIZER

Steps:

• 1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.
• 2. Unwrap the brie and cut the skin off the top and sides. Leave the skin on the bottom.
• 3. Place the brie in an ovenproof dish (approx. 8 inches in diameter).
• 4. Open the can of Pillsbury® thin pizza crust and remove the dough.
• 5. Cut the roll of dough into 1-inch pieces.
• 6. Roll each piece of dough in a pencil shape, approximately three inches long.
• 7. Surround the brie with the dough, filling the empty spaces and overlapping where necessary.
• 8. Pour enough apricot preserves on the top of the brie wedge to cover it entirely. You may use more or less than the 3/4 cup. You may use whatever jam/preserves/marmalade that you wish.
• 9. Add the Grand Marnier to the preserves. This is an optional step. The brie is just as good without it.
• 10. Top the dish with the slivered almonds. Bake for 18-20 minutes depending on the hotness of your oven.
• 11. When the brie is melted and the pizza dough is a golden brown, remove it from the oven. Let your guests top the crackers with the brie and they'll be happy campers! (I used Townhouse crackers.)