Pear, Brie and Caramelized Red Onion Quesadilla Recipe

Prep Time Cook Time Serves
10m 20m 2 as an appetizer

Who doesn’t love a quesadilla? This one is extra sinful as it is filled with oozing brie and sweet, ripe pear. I also add some caramelized red onions as I love the flavor and texture they add. Cut into small wedges, these are a great appetizer (although I have also been known to enjoy one for dinner alongside a salad!)

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
  • pinch salt
  • 2 9-inch tortilla wraps
  • 1 ripe pear, peeled, cored and sliced
  • 1 wedge brie, sliced

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat the olive oil in a 9-inch skillet over medium high heat. Add the sliced onion and fry, stirring frequently, until softened and caramelized (about 10 minutes). Transfer the cooked onions to a plate.

Wipe out the skillet with a dry paper towel. Return the skillet to medium heat. Add the first tortilla. Spread the cooked onions evenly over the tortilla. Top with the brie slices and then the pear slices. Place the second tortilla on top. Push gently down to flatten the quesadilla and leave to heat for about 5 minutes. Take care not to over heat/cook the bottom tortilla. You want to warm through the ingredients, not cook them. Turn the heat down if necessary.

After about five minutes, turn the tortilla over (I like to slide the tortilla onto a plate and invert back into the skillet. This is tricky to flip.). Leave to warm through for another 5 minutes, or until the brie has melted and is oozing on the sides.

Transfer to a chopping board and cut into small wedges if serving as an appetizer. Enjoy while warm.

COOK'S TIPS

If you are short on time, you can substitute an onion jam for the caramelized red onions. I have made it like this and it is also delicious.

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