Ingredients
- 1 baguette (approx. 12 ounces)
- 5–6 ounces Brie
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup cranberry juice cocktail
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 (12-ounce) package fresh cranberries
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 finely diced apple
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- Zest of one orange
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (more to taste)
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- Optional: Rosemary sprig, Extra orange zest
Prepare the Cranberry Chutney
In a saucepan, combine all the ingredients except for chopped pecans.
Stir the mixture and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, ensuring to stir occasionally.
Once the cranberries begin to pop, reduce the heat to low.
Cook for about 15 minutes or until the mixture thickens.
Transfer the chutney to a bowl and chill until completely cooled.
You can make the chutney 1–2 days ahead for convenience.
Prepare the Crostini
Preheat your oven to 375°F.
Slice the baguette diagonally into pieces that are 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick, discarding the ends.
Arrange the slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Brush each slice generously with the olive oil.
Add the Brie and Bake
Place a piece of Brie on top of each slice of bread.
Bake the crostini for 5–7 minutes, or until the Brie just begins to melt.
Assemble and Serve
Remove the crostini from the oven.
Top each slice with a spoonful of the prepared chutney.
Sprinkle with chopped pecans, extra orange zest, and a small sprig of rosemary, if desired.
Serve the crostini immediately for the best taste experience.
Cranberry and Brie Crostini
Ingredients
- 1 baguette, approx. 12 ounces
- 5 –6 ounces Brie
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup cranberry juice cocktail
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 12-ounce package fresh cranberries
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 finely diced apple
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- Zest of one orange
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, more to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- Optional: Rosemary sprig or Extra orange zest
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine all chutney ingredients except chopped pecans.
- Stir and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
- Once cranberries pop, reduce heat to low.
- Cook for 15 mins or until thickened.
- Transfer chutney to a bowl and chill until cooled.
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Slice baguette diagonally into 1/2 to 3/4 inch slices, discarding ends.
- Arrange slices on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush slices generously with olive oil.
- Place a piece of Brie on each slice of bread.
- Bake for 5–7 mins or until Brie begins to melt.
- Remove crostini from oven.
- Top each slice with chutney, chopped pecans, orange zest, and rosemary sprig if desired.
- Serve immediately.