“Just six ingredients are all I need to create an elegant appetizer perfect for entertaining. The tart cranberry compote pairs well with creamy Brie cheese.”
—Katherine W., Omaha, Nebraska

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup jellied cranberry sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 1/2-in. slices
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2 pound Brie cheese, thinly sliced

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, combine the cranberries, vinegar, cranberry sauce and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened, about 12 minutes.
   
   
2. Brush bottoms of bread with butter; place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 1-2 minutes or until lightly toasted. Top bread with Brie. Bake for 4-6 minutes or until cheese is melted. Spoon cranberry mixture over cheese, about 1 tablespoon on each. Yield: about 2 dozen.

 

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