GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - This is a simply yet crowd pleasing appetizer. Paige likes to vary the type of jam that I use but can strongly recommend both cherry and guava flavors.

Caramelizing the sugar right before serving is a way to wow your guests.

Enjoy!

Ingredients

1 baguette, cut into 1/2″-thick slices

2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup cherry or guava jam

1 (8-oz.) wheel brie, cut into 1/3″ thick pieces

1/4 cup granulated sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°. Spread bread with a thin layer of butter and arrange on a baking sheet.

2. Bake bread until toasted and golden, 10 to 12 minutes.

3. Spread toast with jam. Place a slice of brie on top, trimming to fit as needed. Sprinkle brie with 1 scant teaspoon granulated sugar.

4. Using a kitchen torch, caramelize s

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