Recipe: Easy & Pretty Sparkling Cranberry Brie Bites

Want a festive-looking and delicious appetizer that is easy and will impress all your guests? Try this recipe for Sparkling Cranberry Brie Bites!

Ingredients & Directions for 16 Sugared Cranberries:

• 2 cups of fresh cranberries, washed thoroughly
• 1 cup of good maple syrup
• 1 cup of granulated sugar

1. Place washed cranberries in a medium bowl.
2. Heat syrup in a small sauce pan just until warm.
3. Pour warm syrup over cranberries. Make sure it is NOT hot, or the cranberries may pop.
4. Cool, cover, and let soak in the refrigerator overnight.
5. The next day, drain cranberries in a colander.
6. Place sugar in a large bowl or baking dish. Add cranberries in 2 batches and roll around until lightly coated in sugar. Place on a baking sheet until dry (about 1 hour).

Rest of the Ingredients & Directions:

• 16 crackers (of your choice)
• 8 oz  Brie cheese
• Cranberry chutney or cranberry relish
• Fresh mint for garnish.

Assemble crackers with one slice of brie, a light layer of cranberry chutney, and 4 or 5 sugared cranberries. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs. Now they’re ready to be served!

Thanks to Yummy Mummy Kitchen for the recipe!