Cheese and brie toast with cherries

Ingredients:

• 1 punnet (200g) cherries, pitted
• 3 Tbsp (45ml) light brown sugar or honey
• 1 Tbsp (15ml) sherry vinegar
• Salt and milled pepper
• 2 medium crusty baguettes, sliced
• Olive oil, for brushing
• 2 wedges (100g each) brie
• 12 sprigs thyme, roughly chopped
• ½ packet (50g) raw almonds, toasted and chopped (optional)

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
2. Combine cherries, sugar, vinegar and a pinch of salt and pepper.
3. Macerate for about 15 minutes.
4. Brush bread with oil and toast under the oven grill for about 5-8 minutes.
5. Cut brie into chunks, divide between toasts and top with thyme.
6. Bake for a further 3-5 minutes until cheese is gooey.
7. Top with macerated cherries and scatter with almonds before serving.

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