Ingredients:
1 (12 ounce) packages fresh cranberries
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/3 cup currants
1/3 cup water
1/8 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 (35 ounce) brie round
fresh fruit
Directions:
Combine first 9 ingredients in a medium saucepan.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 8 minutes or until cranberries pop.
Set aside, and let cool.
Remove rind from top of Brie, cutting to within 1/2-inch of outside edges.
Place cheese on a baking sheet; spoon cranberry mixture over top.
Bake at 300 F for 20 minutes, or until cheese is softened, but not melted.
Transfer cheese to a serving platter; garnish, if desired.
Serve with assorted crackers.
Servings: 18-20
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 35 min.