Name: Sparkling Cranberry and Brie Bites
Yield: Makes about 16 bites
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh cranberries; 1 cup good maple syrup; 1 cup granulated sugar; 16 water crackers (such as Carr’s); 8 ounces brie cheese; 1/2 cup cranberry chutney or cranberry relish; Fresh mint, for garnish

Photo by Marina Delio

These easy-to-assemble cocktail party hors d'oeuvres add a festive touch to any holiday party.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes about 16 bites

Ingredients

2 cups fresh cranberries

1 cup good maple syrup

1 cup granulated sugar

16 water crackers (such as Carr’s)

8 ounces brie cheese

1/2 cup cranberry chutney or cranberry relish

Fresh mint, for garnish

Preparation

Step 1
Rinse the cranberries and place in a medium bowl. Heat the syrup in a small saucepan until just warm. Pour over the cranberries. (Make sure the syrup is warm, not hot, or the cranberries may pop.) Gently stir with a spoon to coat all the berries. Cool, cover, and let soak in the refrigerator overnight.
Step 2
The next day drain the cranberries in a colander. Place the sugar in a large bowl or baking dish. Add half of the cranberries and roll them around until lightly coated in sugar; repeat with the other half. Place on a baking sheet and let dry, about 1 hour.
Step 3
To assemble, top the crackers with one slice of Brie, a light layer of cranberry chutney, and four or five sugared cranberries. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs.

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Reprinted with permission from The Yummy Mummy Kitchen: 100 Effortless and Irresistible Recipes to Nourish Your Family with Style and Grace © 2013 by Marina Delio. Reprinted with permission by HarperCollins Publishers. Buy the full book from Amazon.

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