Cranberry Baked Brie
Serves 4 - 6
This dazzling appetizer not only looks and tastes great, it's simple to prepare.
Ingredients
1 -8 ounce piece or wheel of brie
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup port wine or water
1/2 cup maple syrup or more to taste
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Bring port (or water) and maple syrup to a boil. Add cranberries and simmer slowly for 10 minutes or until berries burst. Remove from heat, cool slightly and stir in ginger and walnuts. Let stand until thickened. Place cheese on baking sheet or in earthen dish. Pour cranberry mixture over cheese. Bake for 8 -10 minutes or until cheese is slightly melted. Serve with crackers and breads.
