Sunday, December 19, 2010

Baked Brie with Apples and Cranberries

Baked Brie with Apples and Cranberries

1/2 C chopped apple         
1/4 C sliced natural almonds
1/4 C dried cranberries     
1 T packed brown sugar
1/4 t cinnamon         
1 T butter melted
1 round ( 8oz) Brie cheese (about 4 inches in diameter)

Coarsely chop apple.  Combine apple, almonds, cranberries, brown sugar and cinnamon, mix gently.  Stir in butter just until ingredients are moistened.  Carefully cut rind of brie off top exposing cheese.  Then carefully cut brie in half horizontally.  Place rind side down on baking sheet, covered in parchemnt.  Spoon half of apple mixture onto bottom half of brie, spreading evenly.  Top with remaining brie half, the side up that has had rind removed.  Spoon remaining apple mixture over top.  Bake 12-15 minutes or until cheese is soft and just begins to melt.  Serve with bread and assorted crackers.  So good during holidays! Very festive!

* I always double the recipe and buy the big brie from Costco.
**Picture before being baked.

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