Cranberry-Glazed Brie

Ingredients

Cranberry Marmalade

• 3 cups cranberries
• 3/4 cup firmly packed golden brown sugar
• 1/3 cup dried currant
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
• 1/8 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

Cheese

• 1 (2 1/4 lb)  round brie cheese wheel (8 inch )

• red and green grape, strawberries (for garnish)

Directions

1. 1

   For Marmalade.

2. 2

   combine all ingredients in heavy nonaluminum saucepan.

3. 3

   Cook over medium-high heat until most of berries pop, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Cool to room temperature.

5. 5

   (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.).

6. 6

   For Cheese.

7. 7

   Using a sharp knife, cut circle in top rind of cheese, leaving 1/2 inch border of rind.

8. 8

   Carefully remove center circle of rind; do not cut through side rind.

9. 9

   Place cheese in 8-inch-diameter baking dish or on a baking sheet lined with foil.

10. 10

    Spread cranberry marmalade over.

11. 11

    (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring cheese to room temperature before continuing.).

12. 12

    Place in a preheated 300 degree oven and bake about 20 minutes or until cheese has softened, but not melted.

13. 13

    Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with grapes and strawberries, if desired.