Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce

This warm Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce is the perfect easy appetizer for any season. It's just the right amount of tart and sweet!  {gluten free}

This post is sponsored by Cape Cod Select, but all opinions are my own.

Last minute guests coming over?  This warm Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce is the easiest, most delicious appetizer that can be whipped up in no time.

Just look at the ooey, gooey melty brie.  To die for, right?

This Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce is made in no time with Cape Cod Select Cranberries.  I always have them at the ready in the freezer for times like these.  I made a quick sauce out of cranberries, water, and honey.  It's that simple!

The tart sauce makes the perfect accompaniment to the melty brie cheese.  Trust me guys; it's so delicious!

How to Make Brie with Cranberry Sauce

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cut the rind off of the top of the brie and discard.   Place brie on a sheet pan.  
2. Prepare sauce: Place cranberries, water, and honey into a small pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Stir often.
3. Once boiling, turn down to low and simmer for about five minutes, stirring often until desired consistency is reached.
4. Taste and adjust sweetness to liking.  Feel free to add more water if you want to thin it out.
5. Pour on top of the brie and heat in the oven until the brie becomes melty, about 10-15 minutes. Top with pecans, more honey, and fresh herbs if desired.  Serve immediately with crackers or sliced apples.  
6. To really take it over the top, add these Roasted Pecans right before serving.  

Cape Cod Select is a small women-owned family business, and they grow their cranberries to the industry's highest standards.  They are all non-GMO certified so you can feel good about feeding your family these cranberries.  The Rhodes family has been growing cranberries on their 800-acre farm for over 75 years now.

So whether you are looking for a quick appetizer for your upcoming Labor Day celebration or something festive for holiday gatherings, I've got you covered.  This Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce is a must have up your sleeve recipe that will come in handy!  You can also top your baked brie with homemade cranberry sauce if you prefer.

I think you guys are going to love this Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce because it's...

• ooey, gooey
• festive looking
• easy to make for a last-minute gathering
• gluten-free

Tips and Tricks for Baked Brie

1. Do I take the rind off of the brie before baking? No, I do not take the rind off of the brie before I bake it because it helps to hold it together.  If not, it will all melt out onto the pan.  The rind is edible, just a little thicker, and doesn't melt well.  I do cut the rind off of the top, but that is just my preference and not mandatory.
2. Do you cover brie when baking it?  There is no need to cover the brie unless you have a topping on there that might burn.
3. What jelly goes best with brie?  So many options, but I like fig jam the best.  Also, try raspberry, cranberry, strawberry, apricot, or peach.
4. What Should I Serve with Brie?  So many options; crackers, crusty bread, naan bread, pretzels, sliced apples, pears, plums, or peaches.

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Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce

This warm Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce is the perfect easy appetizer for any season. It's just the right amount of tart and sweet!  {gluten free}

4.93 from 13 votes

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: baked brie

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 136kcal

Ingredients

• 1 round of brie, rind cut off top
• 1 ½ cup Cape Cod Select Cranberries, frozen
• ½ cup water
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (more if you prefer it sweeter)
• 3 tablespoon pecans, chopped

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut rind off of brie and discard.   Place brie on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.  
• Prepare sauce: Place cranberries, water and honey into a small pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Stir often.
• Once boiling turn down to low and simmer for about five minutes, stirring often until desired consistency is reached.
• Taste and adjust sweetness to liking.  Feel free to add more water if you want to thin it out.
• Pour on top of brie and heat in oven until brie becomes melty about 10-15 minutes. Top with pecans and more honey.  Serve immediately with crackers or sliced apples.  

Nutrition

Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 178mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 2.5mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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