Cranberry Brie Crostini
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I love spending hours in the kitchen to prepare a big holiday meal. There is something so satisfying about sitting down to a table filled with your loved ones covered with foods that have become holiday traditions. But if there is one place I don’t want to spend a lot of time, it’s working on appetizers. In my mind, appetizers should be easy to make and easy to eat but also delicous. This cranberry brie crostini works on all fronts! Crispy French bread, creamy brie cheese, and a perfectly tart and sweet cinnamon cranberry sauce come together for the perfect appetizer that’s ideal paired with Pinot Noir.
Wine Pairing: Erath Pinot Noir
Ingredients: (20-24 crostini)
1 lb. cranberries (fresh or frozen)
1 cup orange juice
½ tsp. ground cinnamon
3 tbsp. brown sugar
1 loaf French bread
8 oz. brie cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a medium saucepan, place cranberries, orange juice, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer and reduce to low heat, stirring frequently, until thickened.
Slice the French bread and place on a rimmed baking sheet.
Place slices of brie onto each piece of bread, then bake for 10-15 minutes until the bread is toasted and the brie is melted.
When the cranberry sauce has thickened, spoon it onto the pieces of bread.
Serve immediately. Enjoy!