2 ounces dried figs, preferably Calmyrna,

coarsely sliced, about 1/3 cup

1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

1 tablespoon honey

1-1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 package (15 ounces) whole Brie cheese

Assorted Crackers

Preheat oven to 425o. In bowl combine first 5 ingredients. With serrated knife cut Brie in half horizontally; place bottom half on large sheet of foil. Press half of fig mixture onto bottom half of cheese; cover with top half of cheese. Press remaining fig mixture onto top of cheese. Bring edges of foil up around cheese; wrap. Bake on oven rack until warm, 5-10 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Unwrap; transfer to serving platter. Serve with crackers. 8 servings