Sparkling Cranberry Brie Bites

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makes about 16

Ingredients

  • Sugared Cranberries
  • 2 cups fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup good maple syrup
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • Rinse cranberries and place in a medium bowl. Heat syrup in a small sauce pan just until warm. Pour over cranberries when syrup is warm, not hot, or cranberries may pop. Cool, cover, and let soak in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Drain cranberries in a colander. Place sugar in a large bowl or baking dish. Add cranberries in 2 batches and roll around until lightly coated in sugar. Place on a baking sheet until dry, about 1 hour.
  • 16 crackers
  • 8 oz Brie cheese
  • cranberry chutney or cranberry relish
  • fresh mint for garnish

Preparation

Step 1


Assemble crackers with one slice of brie, a light layer of cranberry chutney, and 4 or 5 sugared cranberries. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs.