Cranberry Brie Crostini

This Cranberry Brie Crostini is the perfect simple appetizer to serve during the holiday season! It’s made with golden brown baguette slices toasted with melted brie cheese and fresh cranberry compote. Serve warm for the perfect bite!

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine American

Diet Kosher

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 18

Total Time 43

Servings servings

Calories 285kcal

Author Alana Lieberman

Cost $15

Equipment

Ingredients

12 ounces (1 bag) fresh cranberries
1 granny smith apple, peeled, cored, and diced
¾ cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon orange zest (from about 1 navel orange)
¼ cup fresh squeezed orange juice
¼ cup water
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (10.5 ounce) french baguette, cut on a bias about ½-inch thick
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
8 ounces brie cheese
fresh thyme for garnish
pomegranate seeds for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
Combine cranberries, apple, brown sugar, orange zest, orange juice, water, and cinnamon in a large saucepan. Set over medium heat and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the apples soften. Set aside to cool. The mixture will thicken as it cools.
Lay baguette slices on the prepared baking sheet. Brush both sides with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
Place baking sheet in the oven and cook for 6 to 9 minutes, or until the bread becomes lightly toasted.
Slice 18 small pieces of brie (*SEE NOTES) and place them on each slice of baguette. Top with cranberry apple compote, straining out additional liquid when scooping with a spoon, so the bread doesn't get soggy. Bake for another 2 minutes, or until brie melts slightly.
Remove from the oven and serve warm with a garnish of fresh thyme and a sprinkle of pomegranate seeds over top.

Notes

*When slicing the brie, you may want to slice it horizontally first so it’s not as thick. Then, cut each disc into 9 equal-sized pieces.
For easier slicing, slice brie while cold so it doesn't become soft and creamy.
If you can't find fresh cranberries, frozen cranberries would work well too.

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