Baked Brie with Fruit and Nuts

1 (13.2 to 16-ounce) brie cheese

½ cup fig jam or preserves

¼ cup dried cranberries

¼ cup dried pineapple, chopped

¼ cup sliced almonds

¼ cup chopped pecans

2 tablespoons salted pepitas

¼ cup honey

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an oven-proof dish with baking spray. Remove top layer on rind from the brie. Place cheese in prepared dish. In a small bowl, mix fig preserves with dried cranberries and pineapple. Stir in sliced almonds, chopped pecans and pepitas. Top brie with fruit and nut mixture. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted. Drizzle with ¼ cup honey before serving. Serve with crackers or crostini. Serves 6 to 8.

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