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Brie with Cranberry Compote

Listen, if you want to look fancy without breaking a sweat, this is your recipe! Melty brie topped with sweet-tart cranberries is basically the definition of elegant holiday entertaining. Your slow cooker does all the heavy lifting while you get to take all the credit—win-win!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 round 16 oz brie cheese
  • 12 oz fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
  • Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish

Method
 

  1. Line the bottom of your slow cooker with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. Place the brie wheel in the center of the slow cooker (you can remove the rind from the top if you prefer, but it's not necessary).
  3. In a medium bowl, combine cranberries, brown sugar, orange juice, honey, orange zest, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix well.
  4. Spoon the cranberry mixture over and around the brie.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 1.5 hours, until the brie is soft and gooey and the cranberries have broken down into a thick compote.
  6. Sprinkle with nuts if using and garnish with fresh thyme. Serve immediately with crackers, toasted baguette slices, or apple slices.