Baked Brie with Apples & Cranberries

I know this recipe says it feeds 8, but it is so good, it really can be devoured by 2. Blue used to complain, because every time I made it, it was gone before he got to it. This is "The Perfect Appetizer!"


Baked Brie with Apples & Cranberries

Our Small Bar Pan keeps this classy appetizer warm, allowing guests to savor every bite.

Prep time: 15 minutes

Bake time: 12-15 minutes

1/2 cup chopped apple (1/2 medium)

1/4 cup sliced natural almonds

1/4 cup dried cranberries

1 tablespoon packed brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon Pantry Korintje Cinnamon

1tablespoon butter or margarine, melted

1 round (8 ounces) Brie cheese (about 4 inches in diameter)

Canapé French Bread , toasted

Preheat oven to 350°F. Coarsely chop apple with Food Chopper. Combine apple, almonds, cranberries, brown sugar and cinnamon in Small Batter Bowl; mix gently. Stir in butter just until ingredients are moistened.

Cut Brie in half horizontally using Utility Knife. Place one half of Brie, rind side down, on Small Bar Pan. Spoon half of the apple mixture onto bottom half of Brie, spreading evenly. Top with remaining half of Brie, rind side up. Spoon remaining apple mixture over top. Bake 12-15 minutes or until cheese is soft and just begins to melt. Serve with toasted Canapé French Bread, apple wedges or assorted crackers.

Yield: 8 servings