BRIE TOASTS WITH CRANBERRY COMPOTE

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Just six ingredients are all I need to create an elegant appetizer perfect for entertaining. The tart cranberry compote pairs well with creamy Brie cheese. -Katherine Watson, Omaha, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup jellied cranberry sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 1/2-in. slices
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 pound Brie cheese, thinly sliced

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine the cranberries, vinegar, cranberry sauce and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened, about 12 minutes., Brush bottoms of bread with butter; place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 1-2 minutes or until lightly toasted. Top bread with Brie. Bake for 4-6 minutes or until cheese is melted. Spoon cranberry mixture over cheese, about 1 tablespoon on each.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 218mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.