Apple Cranberry Baked Brie

As the Holiday party invitations

start to arrive at your door, 

in the mail, through office emails...

you might be wondering what dish

you can take to "WOW" your host's.

I have taken the worry out of the mix for you

with this simple yet elegant appetizer.

I also wanted to share in this post;

  this Handmade Ceramic Platter/Side Baker

 made from the very talented hands of

Lori Richter of Clay Dancer Studio. 

A few months ago I had asked via My Face Book

page if there were anyone interested in a "trade".

By that I mean they would send me a product

they would like to see being used in one of my 

recipes. It could be anything from spices to platters.

Well Lori was more than generous in sending me

this amazing, beautiful platter/side baker.

*Oven, Microwave safe!*

 *This photo does not do these items justice!

The color's and a bright tangerine, kings gold yellow

with a cream/brown accents.

If you are interested in seeing more of Lori's

divine ceramic pieces. Or would like to purchase

a handmade special gift for yourself or a friend,

**GO HERE~ Clay Dancer Studio**

Thank you so much Lori for giving this

set to me, I will cherish for many years.

Apple Cranberry Baked Brie

8 oz. Brie

1/2 C. Whole Cranberry Sauce*

1 Granny Smith Apple~ peeled, shredded

1/3 Brown Sugar

1/8 tsp. Nutmeg

1/8 tsp. Cinnamon

1 (9"inch) Pre-made Pie Crust or Puff Pastry

cinnamon/sugar~ Optional

Preheat oven to 350

Mix the cranberry sauce, apple,brown sugar

nutmeg, cinnamon together.

Lay out your round of pastry dough,

place the brie in the center.

Top with the fruit mixture.

Fold up edges of dough, pinch to seal

edges. If you want you can make

a egg wash and brush with over to

help seal dough. It will also give your crust

a nice golden brown.

Then if you choose to add the cinnamon/sugar 

sprinkle it over the top. Place brie into a

"tight" fitting or about the same size

 baking dish to bake. 

Bake for 20-30 minutes.

After baking let the brie sit for at least

 10 minutes to allow the cheese to firm up a little.

Serve with Bread, crackers or fruit.

*I used my Homemade Orange Cranberry Sauce

Happy Holiday!

Lark