Sep 28, 2010

Baked Brie with Apples and Cranberries

I don't think you can beat the ingredients of this recipe for a baked Brie.  I think it's best to prepare it in a baking dish you can serve it in with sides or at least a lip, because it gets beautifully melted and runs a bit.  The combination of Brie, fruit and sweetness is wonderful.

From The Spice House with a minor modification of reducing the butter.
8 servings.

8 oz round or wedge of Brie cheese
½ cup apple, chopped coarsely
¼ cup sliced almonds
¼ cup dried cranberries or raisins
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon melted butter or margarine

Preheat oven to 350F.  Combine apples, almonds, cranberries and brown sugar in a small bowl.  Stir in butter/margarine until ingredients are just moistened.  Cut Brie in half horizontally.  Place one half rind side down in oven safe serving dish.  Spoon half the mixture onto the bottom half of Brie, spreading evenly.  Top with remaining half of Brie, rind side up.  Spoon remaining mixture on top.  Bake 12-15 minutes, or until cheese is soft and just begins to melt.  Serve with assorted crackers, toasts or apple wedges.

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