Stir together the brown sugar, chopped pecans and brandy.
Place cheese in a baking dish just slightly larger than the width of the cheese. Bake in a 425° F oven just until cheese begins to soften in the center, about 6 minutes.
Evenly sprinkle sugar mixture over cheese. Bake until sugar melts and cheese is melted in center (cut to test), 3 to 5 minutes longer. Scoop hot cheese onto crackers and apple/pear slices to eat.
Servings: 6 to 8