Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup good quality maple syrup (generic is fine)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 16 water crackers
- 8 ounces Brie cheese, sliced
- Cranberry chutney or cranberry relish
- Fresh mint (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries and discard any soft ones.
- Warm the maple syrup in the microwave and mix with cranberries; refrigerate overnight.
- Drain cranberries, coat them in sugar, and let dry for an hour.
- Assemble the bites: cracker, Brie slice, a layer of chutney, and top with sugared cranberries.
- Serve immediately to maintain crunch and sparkle.
Notes
Ensure cranberries are firm and fresh.
Let cranberries soak overnight for optimal flavor.
Assemble just before serving to keep the bites fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour (for drying cranberries)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 10