Delicious chipotle cranberry sauce tops this baked brie recipe! Add a little honey and lemon zest, then serve with apples, bread, and pecans. Perfect for sharing with friends and family.
When I was a kid, my mom and dad took me to a cranberry museum.
We had been enjoying a little vacation to the Washington coast, and on the way home my mom wanted to stop by the “Pacific Coast Cranberry Research Foundation Museum and Gift Shop.” (<– this is still a real thing)
I was not excited, but knew better than to say anything about how incredibly freakin’ boring that sounded.
The museum housed a few posters on the walls about the history of the berry, as well as some information about the industry production cycle (from bog to stores!).
We were probably only there for forty-five minutes, but at the time it seemed like we were there for HOURS.
I cannot even begin to explain how underwhelming this museum was to an adolescent girl.
Oddly enough, now that I’m a food-obsessed adult, I’d totally go check out that cranberry museum again.
This time of year, you can even go watch the harvest as they flood the bog. FASCINATING!
More and more I find myself truly enjoying things that seemed like torture as a kid.
Things like…
- Naps
- Long drives through the countryside
- Yard work
- Dinner parties
Okay, so about that last one. As a kid, I always felt a bit like a von-trap when my parents had guests over. It was all about behaving, watching from afar, and going to bed early.
Now, I see why kids are obligated to do such things during dinner parties.
With the holidays coming up, I’m gearing up for my favorite dinner party of the year: Friendsgiving!
My family always has a traditional Thanksgiving dinner together, but I also love to spend time with friends in the weeks before turkey day.
Having a Friendsgiving dinner is the perfect way to make it happen!
As with most things in my life, parties are all about the food.
I love good brie appetizer, but was wondering what baked brie toppings I should use.
I wanted to make it show-stopper appetizer, and since it’s officially cranberry season I thought it would be perfect to make a baked brie with cranberry sauce.
Cranberries are delicious in both sweet and savory applications, so for this sauce I added both sugar and some minced chipotle peppers! It sounds crazy, but this cranberry baked brie is SO good with the oozing cheese, dripping honey, and crisp apple slices.
If you have extra cranberries, use a few for decorations, then pop the rest in the freezer for future cranberry emergencies.
Here’s the Recipe!
Baked Brie with Chipotle Cranberry Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 16- ounce round brie
- 2 cups whole cranberries - rinsed
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 small dried chipotle pepper - de-seeded and minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Zest from one lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the brie on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake in the pre-heated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until soft.
- Meanwhile, place the cranberries, water, sugar, and chipotle pepper in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Turn the heat down to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes, until the berries have softened and the sauce is thick.
- Top the baked brie with the honey, followed by the cranberry mixture and lemon zest. Serve with an assortment of nuts, bread, and sliced apples for dipping.
Nutrition
Special thanks to the Healthy Aperture Blogger Network for sponsoring my participation in the #CookWithCranberries campaign!
