------------------------------PATTI - VDRJ67A------------------------------ 1 c Cranberries, fresh; chopped 1/2 c Pears; peeled, chopped 2 tb Honey 1 tb Currants 1/4 ts Pumpkin pie spice 3 tb Cranberry juice cocktail 2 tb Red wine vinegar 2 ts Lemon juice 15 oz Brie; round; fully ripened Combine first 8 ingredients in a heavy saucepan; bring mix to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes, stirring frequently. Uncover and cook an additional 5 minutes or until mix is thickened, stirring frequently. Cool mix to room temperature. Cut circle in top rind of cheese, leaving an 1/4" border of rind. Carefully remove center circle of rind from cheese, leaving border intact. Place Brie on an ovenproof serving platter. Spread cranberry mix over top. Bake at 350~ for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is bubbly. Serve immediately with melb
a rounds or sliced apples and pears. Yield: 30 appetizer servings.
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